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M689 DNV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,486 mi
Last recorded225,486 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 225,486 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

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

nsf steering pivot worn

suspension pipes corroded all round

Pass 11 Jun 2014 219,584 miles

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

Slight lift in Offside front lower ball joint

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Jun 2014 219,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight lift in Offside front lower ball joint

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jun 2013 211,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front steering pivot worn

Fail 20 Jun 2013 211,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis rails corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front steering pivot worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 202,731 miles

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

Number plate light dull

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

With lights on, and keys out car still runs

Fail 20 Jun 2012 202,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Number plate light dull

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

Offside rear outer sidelight not working

With lights on, and keys out car still runs

Pass 10 Jun 2011 191,233 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 191,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 181,468 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake warning light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2010 181,448 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2009 171,723 miles

HOLE IN THE OFFSIDE REAR FOOTWELL FLOOR NOT NEAR ANY PERSCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 160,943 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

suspect alternator making a loud bearing noise

Fail 9 Jun 2008 160,853 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

suspect alternator making a loud bearing noise

Pass 11 Jun 2007 151,479 miles

rear park efforts low

slight wear in nsf steering pivot

Fail 11 Jun 2007 151,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 143,157 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 143,157 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M689 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M689 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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M689 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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