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M598 PAJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,311 mi
Last recorded126,311 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 PAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 126,311 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

srs light on

Fail 17 Apr 2012 126,266 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s steering idler

srs light on

Fail 19 Apr 2011 123,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SLIGHT PERISHING ON N/S/F SIDE WALL

UNABLE TO SEE PADS FRONT / REAR

Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,894 miles

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

SLIGHT PERISHING ON N/S/F SIDE WALL

UNABLE TO SEE PADS FRONT / REAR

Fail 13 May 2010 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 118,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 111,805 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 107,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 107,897 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 104,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 100,217 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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M598 PAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M598 PAJ, 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 M598 PAJ registered?

M598 PAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M598 PAJ safe to buy?

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