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M516 OJU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,973 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 54,973 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2017 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,209 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,634 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,263 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 41,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,217 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M516 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

M516 OJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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