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M674 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM674 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 135,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 114,574 miles

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

brake fluid level low

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 3 Dec 2007 114,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level low

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 17 Nov 2006 94,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four flexible brake hoses perished

metal brake pipes at rear corroded

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four flexible brake hoses perished

metal brake pipes at rear corroded

rear no plate deteriorating

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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M674 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M674 ALH, 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 M674 ALH registered?

M674 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M674 ALH safe to buy?

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