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M639 DBY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,311 mi
Last recorded198,311 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM639 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 198,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 179,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 178,690 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear sub-frame mountings

corrosion to offside & nearside inner sills

engine oil leak

metal object offside front tyre

offside front brake hose perished (no cord seen)

steering box damp

Fail 17 Mar 2009 178,631 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear sub-frame mountings

corrosion to offside & nearside inner sills

engine oil leak

metal object offside front tyre

offside front brake hose perished (no cord seen)

steering box damp

Fail 8 Apr 2008 166,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 166,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 154,131 miles

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

rear shock absorbers greased

Fail 19 Apr 2007 154,131 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear shock absorbers greased

rear suspension bush dry

Pass 13 Jul 2006 141,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 133,967 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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M639 DBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M639 DBY, 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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M639 DBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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