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M569 CMR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

213,470 mi
Last recorded213,470 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM569 CMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 213,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 211,757 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE TO NEARSIDE COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILTER PIPE ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM BODY CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 211,599 miles

Fuel pipe leaking FUEL FILTER PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE TO NEARSIDE COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILTER PIPE ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM BODY CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 206,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 206,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 200,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

intermittent fault with horn

Fail 15 Sep 2018 199,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 194,752 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on limit

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 194,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on limit

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 194,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 187,885 miles

Nearside Front wing corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wing corrosion

Offside Front wing corrosion

Offside Rear wing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 179,800 miles

both front wings corroding

chip in screen

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 172,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

emissions just met limit

n/s/f/o/s/f/r/w/ arch slightly corroded.o/s/r/bumper slightly damaged.hand brake slightly uneven.wiper poor condition.fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 172,327 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

emissions just met limit

n/s/f/o/s/f/r/w/ arch slightly corroded.o/s/r/bumper slightly damaged.hand brake slightly uneven.wiper poor condition.fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 147,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 143,753 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 139,718 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 139,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 135,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 131,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 125,724 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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M569 CMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M569 CMR, 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 M569 CMR registered?

M569 CMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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