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M578 HPE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,139 mi
Last recorded158,139 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 HPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 158,139 miles

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

n/s stoplamp lens damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 149,558 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 149,558 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 141,922 miles

exhaust rattle

nearside front tyre void of tread on both edges

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear outer body sill corroded

nearside rear outer position lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and void of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to limit and void of tread on both edges

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 133,856 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 133,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 124,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 115,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 112,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

front windscreen dirty

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 108,858 miles

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

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

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

crack in lower part of windscreen very small part in b zone

small digs in nearside outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2006 105,820 miles

Oil leak

rear brake reading slightly low

Pass 26 Sep 2005 101,606 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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M578 HPE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M578 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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What year was M578 HPE registered?

M578 HPE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M578 HPE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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