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M512 EFH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,188 mi
Last recorded200,188 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 200,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 197,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 195,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 193,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 190,504 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 188,777 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 185,742 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 185,739 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 181,914 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 174,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 167,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 161,307 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 161,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

OFF SIDE MIRROR CRACKED STILL ABLE TO VIEW REAR

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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M512 EFH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M512 EFH, 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 M512 EFH registered?

M512 EFH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M512 EFH safe to buy?

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