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M796 UMK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,667 mi
Last recorded120,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 UMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 120,667 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 116,954 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 116,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 111,133 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 176,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper leave screen hazy

Pass 13 Oct 2006 108,854 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 108,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 92,999 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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M796 UMK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M796 UMK, 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 M796 UMK registered?

M796 UMK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M796 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M796 UMK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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