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M516 EFH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,997 mi
Last recorded203,997 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 203,997 miles

Both rear brake disc's deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre very worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 203,997 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear brake disc's deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre very worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 198,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 192,679 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 186,309 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 186,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

slight play in steering idler mechanism

Pass 7 Sep 2006 177,824 miles

slight play in steering idler

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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M516 EFH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M516 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 M516 EFH registered?

M516 EFH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is M516 EFH safe to buy?

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