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M565 HEC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,735 mi
Last recorded147,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM565 HEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 147,735 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 147,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 138,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 138,985 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 133,442 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 129,978 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 123,188 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 123,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 16 Jun 2005 111,704 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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M565 HEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M565 HEC, 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 M565 HEC registered?

M565 HEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M565 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M565 HEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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