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M553 TEO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 TEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 123,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 123,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 116,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 108,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 108,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M553 TEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M553 TEO, 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 M553 TEO registered?

M553 TEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M553 TEO safe to buy?

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