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M589 UMG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 UMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,028 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 108,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

osf tyre on 2mm and bald inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,408 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,172 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 90,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,896 miles

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

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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M589 UMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M589 UMG, 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 M589 UMG registered?

M589 UMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M589 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M589 UMG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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