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M745 VAU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,141 mi
Last recorded86,141 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM745 VAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,141 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 86,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,097 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 80,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,209 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 51,771 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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M745 VAU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M745 VAU, 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 M745 VAU registered?

M745 VAU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M745 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M745 VAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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