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M781 BGK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,138 mi
Last recorded198,138 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 198,138 miles

Bonnet hard to open

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Rust on offside rear outer sill

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 198,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Bonnet hard to open

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Rust on offside rear outer sill

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 185,920 miles

both front brake flexie hoses poor

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

vehicle generally corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 185,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexie hoses poor

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

vehicle generally corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 180,537 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 175,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 175,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 166,668 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 166,668 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread worn close to the legal limit, and worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 155,968 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 155,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 145,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 135,509 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 135,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 127,604 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

headlamp aim slightly too low †

tryes worn on inner edge due to tracking

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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M781 BGK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M781 BGK, 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 M781 BGK registered?

M781 BGK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M781 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M781 BGK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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