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M738 NFJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,394 miles

Corrosion forming boot floor.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel cap sealing ring perished.

Fuel pipe from fuel filter in poor condition.

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Oil leaks.

Parking brake long travel.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bushes.

Slight play in steering box.

Underside of vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 105,720 miles

Advisories as stated on previous documentation

Fail 18 Jan 2007 105,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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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M738 NFJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M738 NFJ, 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 M738 NFJ registered?

M738 NFJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M738 NFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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