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M539 PAJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,602 mi
Last recorded123,602 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM539 PAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2015 123,602 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Slight play n/s/f steering idler

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

Pass 23 May 2015 123,602 miles

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

Slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Slight play n/s/f steering idler

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,457 miles

Slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Slight play n/s/f steering idler

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 116,394 miles

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

Slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Slight play n/s/f steering idler

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,396 miles

Nearside front steering linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer edge

Offside and nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside rear (wheel arch) slightly corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2012 108,514 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 108,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 104,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 102,268 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 102,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,685 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,685 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 95,977 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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M539 PAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M539 PAJ, 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 M539 PAJ registered?

M539 PAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M539 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M539 PAJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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