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M524 TWF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 TWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,679 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,679 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv s.r s warning light slow going off

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,218 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,108 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,443 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,775 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,607 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 75,437 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2005 75,437 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M524 TWF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M524 TWF, 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 M524 TWF registered?

M524 TWF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M524 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M524 TWF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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