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M529 MKL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,922 mi
Last recorded67,922 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM529 MKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,922 miles

Accident Damage To The Front Panel Behind The Front Bumper.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Major Oil Leak From The Engine.

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Mudflap Insecure Including The Inner Wheel Arch.

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

Throttle Sticks.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,922 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Accident Damage To The Front Panel Behind The Front Bumper.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Major Oil Leak From The Engine.

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Mudflap Insecure Including The Inner Wheel Arch.

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

Throttle Sticks.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,192 miles

Engine Has Oil Leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 51,192 miles

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

Engine Has Oil Leak

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Broken And Loose In Holder.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Throttle Valve Sticking In The Open Position.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,779 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Bottom Coolant Hose Has Hole In It From Rubbering on Alternator.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Coolant Low Warning Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,155 miles

All Tyres Starting To Perish

Front Wiper Blade In Poor Condition and One Jet Blocked In Each Washer Jet

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,757 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre outer sidewall and tread deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,661 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.(tread and sidewall cracked.)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,882 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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M529 MKL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 M529 MKL, 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 M529 MKL registered?

M529 MKL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M529 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M529 MKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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