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1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 BTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,904 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,335 miles

deep cut n/s/r tyre

oil leaks

slight dampness around n/s/f shocker

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,215 miles

chips in windscreen

slight dampness around n/s/f shocker

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,884 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in steering

unable to view front and rear coil springs fully

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,107 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,061 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,212 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,932 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 35,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2006 33,113 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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M788 BTC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M788 BTC, 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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M788 BTC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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