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M535 DOY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,094 mi
Last recorded159,094 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 159,094 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front lower ball joint rubb er gaiter split

Pass 12 Feb 2011 146,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 137,642 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre stop light n/w.

nearside rear tyre low.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 137,642 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light n/w.

nearside rear tyre low.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 130,893 miles

offside front tyre near limit on inner edge.

some play in offside front upper suspension ball joint.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 130,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre near limit on inner edge.

some play in offside front upper suspension ball joint.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 123,529 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread.

offside front inner wing panel loose.

slight play in offside lower ball joint, recommend replacement.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 113,966 miles

nearside rear ouyer side light slightly brighter than offside.

nearside rear tyre on limit.

offside front indicator fading.

offside front top swivel joint slightly worn.

offside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 108,123 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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M535 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M535 DOY, 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 M535 DOY registered?

M535 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M535 DOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M535 DOY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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