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M709 WCM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,591 mi
Last recorded98,591 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 WCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,591 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,590 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,442 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,418 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,738 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,478 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 83,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,204 miles

advise rear silencer internal rattle advise down pipe heat shield corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,857 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,083 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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M709 WCM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M709 WCM, 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 M709 WCM registered?

M709 WCM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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