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M690 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM690 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,360 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,271 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,320 miles

corrosion around drain holes

security of fuel filter (rear)

slight play front wheel bearings

wear to nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,817 miles

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion o/s/f and o/s/r wheel archs

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on front sub frame and chassis rails

wear on front brake pads o/s BORDERLINE

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,410 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,186 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,525 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 79,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 70,758 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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M690 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M690 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 M690 ALH registered?

M690 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M690 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M690 ALH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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