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M521 HKG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,056 mi
Last recorded144,056 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 144,056 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 144,056 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 133,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 123,802 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 123,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 114,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2011 114,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 108,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 108,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,425 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 104,420 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,254 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 96,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,547 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 90,547 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M521 HKG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M521 HKG, 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 M521 HKG registered?

M521 HKG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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