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M567 HPE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,055 mi
Last recorded166,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM567 HPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 166,055 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 156,415 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2011 156,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2010 153,502 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 153,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 149,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 149,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 118,573 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly weeping.

Both front tyres near 1.6mm on the inner edges.

Front brake pads low.

Nearside front mirror cracked.

Rattle from exhaust on idle.

Slight play to offside fronmmt steering system.

Fail 14 May 2008 118,573 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front shock absorbers slightly weeping.

Both front tyres near 1.6mm on the inner edges.

Front brake pads low.

Nearside front mirror cracked.

Rattle from exhaust on idle.

Slight play to offside fronmmt steering system.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 136,726 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 136,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 125,461 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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M567 HPE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M567 HPE, 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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M567 HPE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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