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M748 OEL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,939 mi
Last recorded139,939 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM748 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 139,939 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,920 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 104,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 103,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 103,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,282 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 102,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,595 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 98,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M748 OEL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M748 OEL, 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 M748 OEL registered?

M748 OEL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M748 OEL safe to buy?

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