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M690 XER

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,772 mi
Last recorded184,772 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM690 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 184,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside registration plate bulb discoloured

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

Offside headlamp chipped

Fail 19 Jan 2011 184,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside registration plate bulb discoloured

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside headlamp chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2010 181,882 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 181,861 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 178,480 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 175,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 174,930 miles

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

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

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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M690 XER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M690 XER, 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 XER registered?

M690 XER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M690 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M690 XER shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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