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M781 DVV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,051 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 136,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 129,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 123,542 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,737 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 117,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 112,866 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 112,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 110,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,827 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,765 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 95,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 90,721 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 90,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 81,416 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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M781 DVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M781 DVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M781 DVV registered?

M781 DVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1994.

Is M781 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M781 DVV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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