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M712 CHU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,625 mi
Last recorded223,625 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM712 CHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 223,625 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 219,802 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 219,802 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 213,957 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 213,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 206,195 miles

All tyre tread depths wearing low-2.0-3.0 mm

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 199,612 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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M712 CHU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 M712 CHU, 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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How do I check the history of M712 CHU?

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What year was M712 CHU registered?

M712 CHU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M712 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M712 CHU 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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