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M640 UME

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,479 mi
Last recorded142,479 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 UME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 142,479 miles

front brake pads are getting low

front number plate fading

front steering joints have sight play

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

offside front tyre bald outter edge of tread and wearing inner tread

rear brake pads are low

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 142,479 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads are getting low

front number plate fading

front steering joints have sight play

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

offside front tyre bald outter edge of tread and wearing inner tread

rear brake pads are low

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2013 139,712 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate fading

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

offside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 139,712 miles

front number plate fading

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

offside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,306 miles

front number plate fading

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering joints

Fail 4 Jul 2012 137,306 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate fading

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering joints

Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,016 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 133,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

front number plate fading

front screen chipped

Pass 5 Jul 2010 128,763 miles

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside front tyre outer side wall is cut

Pass 4 Jul 2009 126,127 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 126,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

off side front tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2008 119,116 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 119,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 109,626 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 109,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 100,897 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 100,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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M640 UME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M640 UME, 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 M640 UME registered?

M640 UME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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