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M639 LYX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,281 mi
Last recorded119,281 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM639 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 119,281 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 116,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,403 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,722 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 113,434 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,609 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 106,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,296 miles

SRS light on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 104,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SRS light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,393 miles

SRS light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,323 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,526 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 86,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 83,660 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 LYX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M639 LYX, 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 M639 LYX registered?

M639 LYX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 1994.

Is M639 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M639 LYX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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