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M486 EDU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,832 mi
Last recorded95,832 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 95,666 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 92,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff leaking oil

Fail 4 May 2019 92,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight split in balljoint cover

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,728 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,733 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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M486 EDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M486 EDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M486 EDU registered?

M486 EDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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