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M571 VDO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM571 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 126,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 126,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 126,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,740 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 124,740 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mirror (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 122,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 121,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 120,710 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 113,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,422 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 111,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 102,766 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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M571 VDO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M571 VDO, 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 M571 VDO registered?

M571 VDO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1994.

Is M571 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M571 VDO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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