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M686 DNV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,883 mi
Last recorded162,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 162,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 157,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 152,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 148,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 140,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 134,360 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 134,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 May 2008 127,702 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 127,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 121,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 118,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 107,142 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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M686 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M686 DNV, 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 M686 DNV registered?

M686 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M686 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M686 DNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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