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M558 LYR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,334 mi
Last recorded132,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,334 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 144,849 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested as vehicle was overheating. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above driveshaft, from t-piece, front to rear section of pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe where it joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Rear fog lamp permanently illuminated. (1.3.1a)

Central Front Coolant leak Leaking from radiator top joint. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 123,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,949 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 121,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 120,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 73,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 73,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M558 LYR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M558 LYR, 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 M558 LYR registered?

M558 LYR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M558 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M558 LYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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