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M551 LVM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,563 mi
Last recorded130,563 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 130,563 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 127,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 123,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 123,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 119,923 miles

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 115,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 111,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 105,769 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 98,543 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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M551 LVM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M551 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 M551 LVM registered?

M551 LVM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M551 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M551 LVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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