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M679 FWV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,105 mi
Last recorded143,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 FWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 143,105 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside outer sidelamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,097 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,695 miles

fuel return pipe to fuel tank near side rear moderate surface corrosion

moderate surface corrosion to rear fuel pipe adjacent to fuel pump and fuel filter

near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edges/cracked perished around tread area also approaching legal limit recommend replaced in near future

rear flexible brake hoses near side and offside slight cracking cords not exposed

stone damage to front windscreen outside of zone A .within sweep of wiper. damage is 40mm diameter

Fail 26 Feb 2008 94,695 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

fuel return pipe to fuel tank near side rear moderate surface corrosion

moderate surface corrosion to rear fuel pipe adjacent to fuel pump and fuel filter

near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edges/cracked perished around tread area also approaching legal limit recommend replaced in near future

rear flexible brake hoses near side and offside slight cracking cords not exposed

stone damage to front windscreen outside of zone A .within sweep of wiper. damage is 40mm diameter

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,716 miles

nearside front tyre lumpy on inner edge ( may cause road noise)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,484 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,484 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear brake hose ferules corroded

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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M679 FWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M679 FWV, 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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M679 FWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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