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M783 MHM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM783 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,336 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

brake fluid level below maximum

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,468 miles

Front and rear Flexi Brake hoses perished slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2014 104,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear Flexi Brake hoses perished slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 99,113 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 2 Jul 2012 93,529 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,529 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,726 miles

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

slight wear discs

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

slight wear discs

Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,912 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 88,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2008 88,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 79,973 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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M783 MHM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M783 MHM, 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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M783 MHM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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