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M744 WDY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,069 mi
Last recorded174,069 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 WDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 174,069 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2013 170,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 162,081 miles

All shock absorbers.

Engine covered in oil.

Fuel pipe corroded. (to fuel filter)

SRS warning lamp on.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 162,801 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

All shock absorbers.

Engine covered in oil.

Fuel pipe corroded. (to fuel filter)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS warning lamp on.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,705 miles

slight play nsf inner stearing joints, front and rear brake flexis perrished, front and rear number plates getting poor.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 128,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both registration plates deteriorated

corrosion to offside rear inner and both rear outer wheel arches

damage to rear bumper

Fail 7 Sep 2010 128,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both registration plates deteriorated

corrosion to offside rear inner and both rear outer wheel arches

damage to rear bumper

Pass 3 Sep 2009 123,020 miles

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

fuel pipe corroding at rear near to fuel filter

Pass 8 Sep 2008 117,606 miles

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

damage to front registration plate

Pass 4 Sep 2007 112,422 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside door mirror poor

Pass 12 Sep 2006 106,290 miles

water leak at radiator † †slight corrosion to inner sill at offside rear † †slight corrosion to brake pipes † †front brake pads wearing low † †slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

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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M744 WDY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 M744 WDY, 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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M744 WDY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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