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M539 TWF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,589 mi
Last recorded115,589 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM539 TWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 115,589 miles

air bag light on

brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroding

heatshield around exhaust centre box insecure

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

possible water leak on engine?

rear shock absorbers corroding

unable to check brake linings through wheels properly but o/s/f possibly low?

Fail 17 Mar 2011 115,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroding

heatshield around exhaust centre box insecure

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

possible water leak on engine?

rear shock absorbers corroding

unable to check brake linings through wheels properly but o/s/f possibly low?

Pass 12 Apr 2010 113,133 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroding

corrosion starting in rear coil springs

heat shield on cat insecure

o/s/f brake pads worn thin but unable to check properly through wheels

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 10 Apr 2010 113,125 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroding

corrosion starting in rear coil springs

heat shield on cat insecure

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [185/65/15h]

o/s/f brake pads worn thin but unable to check properly through wheels

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2009 109,635 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r brake disc started to pitt + corrode

oil leak on engine?

rear brake pads starting to wear thin?

Pass 12 Apr 2008 104,189 miles

heat shield on cat insecure

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 104,183 miles

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

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

heat shield on cat insecure

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,607 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn to wear indicator bars 185/65/15h

oil leak?

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,876 miles

rattle on cat

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 TWF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 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 M539 TWF registered?

M539 TWF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1994.

Is M539 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M539 TWF shows 9 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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