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M499 OCK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,513 mi
Last recorded157,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 OCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,513 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 157,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 148,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 144,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 135,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on edge and start to split (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 135,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe burst on test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on edge and start to split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 129,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 115,250 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 115,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 101,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,313 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,686 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 78,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,191 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2007 75,188 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

catalytic convertor rattling

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,698 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 68,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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M499 OCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M499 OCK, 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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M499 OCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M499 OCK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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