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M786 LVM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

231,118 mi
Last recorded231,118 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 231,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 211,007 miles

front discs worn

front exhaust mount broken

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 6 Aug 2009 190,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 162,206 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 135,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 107,032 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 107,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 102,011 miles

n/s & o/s/f lower ball joints worn

Pass 15 Aug 2005

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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M786 LVM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M786 LVM, 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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M786 LVM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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