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M576 UMC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,978 mi
Last recorded73,978 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM576 UMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 73,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre shows evidence of running at low pressure [goove in sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front outer track rod slightly bent

offside front tyre poor wear to ionner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front outer track rod slightly bent

offside front tyre poor wear to ionner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,600 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 73,600 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,738 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,656 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,714 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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M576 UMC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M576 UMC, 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 M576 UMC registered?

M576 UMC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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