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M543 LVM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,330 mi
Last recorded67,330 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,330 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.

Advise both rear tyres cracking and perished.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 63,392 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak, possible rocker cover gasket.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,912 miles

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,229 miles

Both front tyre indicate wear at wall area

Pass 29 Jul 2007 25,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,586 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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M543 LVM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M543 LVM, 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 M543 LVM registered?

M543 LVM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M543 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M543 LVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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