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M574 TOB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,417 mi
Last recorded150,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 TOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 150,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 150,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 143,763 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f inner rack arm ball joint slight play

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2011 139,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osr tyre inner wall cracks/low pressure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 139,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre inner wall cracks/low pressure

Pass 17 Jul 2010 135,828 miles

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

Oil leak

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 135,826 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 131,724 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 131,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 121,943 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

front wiper is not clearing the windscreen properly

offside front door difficult to open from the inside

vehicle overheated when parking up.advise to check water level before it is moved of the carpark

Fail 1 Aug 2007 121,943 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres wearing low

front wiper is not clearing the windscreen properly

offside front door difficult to open from the inside

vehicle overheated when parking up.advise to check water level before it is moved of the carpark

Pass 19 Sep 2006 109,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 104,484 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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M574 TOB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M574 TOB, 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 M574 TOB registered?

M574 TOB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M574 TOB safe to buy?

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