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M768 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,766 mi
Last recorded168,766 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM768 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 168,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 164,232 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake flexy ferrules heavily corroded

both rear stabiliser arms heavily corroded

brake pipes across front subframe showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear handbrake slight low effort

o/s front coil spring heavily corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight scratches in windscreen

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Fail 24 Feb 2009 164,232 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake flexy ferrules heavily corroded

both rear stabiliser arms heavily corroded

brake pipes across front subframe showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear handbrake slight low effort

o/s front coil spring heavily corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight scratches in windscreen

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Pass 25 Feb 2008 160,180 miles

both front brake pipes corroded near excess

slight scratches in windscreen

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2008 160,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake pipes corroded near excess

slight scratches in windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 155,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front coil springs heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s front tyre on limit on outer edge

slight play in n/s front steering rack joint

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Feb 2007 155,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

both front coil springs heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s front tyre on limit on outer edge

slight play in n/s front steering rack joint

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2007 155,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s n/s front coil springs heavily corroded

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushs starting to unbond

slight oil leak around engine area near excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2006 149,465 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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M768 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M768 ALH, 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 M768 ALH registered?

M768 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1994.

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