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M772 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,912 mi
Last recorded86,912 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM772 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,912 miles

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

service due

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,912 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

service due

tracking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,978 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator slightly damaged and has water inside

possible slight exhaust blow from manifold area

winter tyres fitted to rear

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,359 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 83,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 76,722 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 72,084 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 72,078 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M772 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 M772 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 M772 ALH registered?

M772 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is M772 ALH safe to buy?

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