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M54 CDE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,130 mi
Last recorded142,130 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM54 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,130 miles

Corrosion to N/S sill

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to body around subframe mountain points - N/S/R and O/S/R

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 135,908 miles

Damage to O/S/R light lens

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 22 Jul 2016 135,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Damage to O/S/R light lens

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 128,619 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 128,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,400 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 120,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,159 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 108,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,664 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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M54 CDE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M54 CDE, 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 M54 CDE registered?

M54 CDE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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