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M788 UME

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,174 mi
Last recorded183,174 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 UME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 183,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

damage to screen

gearbox rear drive rubber joint is worn

metal fuel pipe by tank is very corroded

rear number plate is loose in holder

tape on steering wheel

wiper poor

Fail 8 May 2014 183,174 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake pipe some corrosion - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 14 May 2013 180,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 180,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 171,449 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f indicator lens not secure

o/s/f shock absorber damp

play in n/s/f steering rack

srs light on

Fail 16 May 2012 1,472 miles

play in n/s/f steering rack

srs light on

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f indicator lens not secure

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 6 May 2011 164,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2011 164,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 153,443 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 153,443 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s sill damadge jacking sop missing ######################################

Pass 4 Jul 2009 146,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 137,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 116,439 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 116,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 98,273 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 UME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M788 UME, 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 M788 UME registered?

M788 UME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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