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M57 PCW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,489 mi
Last recorded199,489 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 PCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 199,489 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 199,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 193,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 183,952 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 183,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 172,535 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW

Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,704 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 133,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 137,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 130,707 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 129,319 miles

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

Nearside outer mirror slightly loose

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 127,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 124,965 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 124,935 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 122,329 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 122,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 120,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 118,448 miles

both head lamps have poor beam patterns

Pass 1 Dec 2005 116,196 miles

MAXIMUM LIFT /WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

PETROL PIPE AT REAR RUSTY

REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

SURFACE RUST ON ALL ROAD SPRINGS AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 11 Nov 2005 116,166 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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M57 PCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc 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 M57 PCW, 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 M57 PCW registered?

M57 PCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M57 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M57 PCW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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