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M519 ELA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,177 mi
Last recorded81,177 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM519 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,177 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,799 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,240 miles

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

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

O/S Headlamp lens damaged

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

both front lower suspension ball joints have slight play

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,236 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

O/S Headlamp lens damaged

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front lower suspension ball joints have slight play

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,122 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,122 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,094 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 70,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,162 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,047 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 55,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,654 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre cracking.

off side rear tyre cracking.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 48,320 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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M519 ELA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M519 ELA, 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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M519 ELA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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