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M557 PAJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,679 mi
Last recorded145,679 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 PAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 145,679 miles

near side front outrigger damaged

Fail 30 May 2012 145,677 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

near side front outrigger damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2011 143,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 134,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 124,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 121,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 117,806 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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M557 PAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M557 PAJ, 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 M557 PAJ registered?

M557 PAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1994.

Is M557 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M557 PAJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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