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M797 CPV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,151 mi
Last recorded128,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,845 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

nearside front wing corroding.

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

rear brake discs corroding.

rear exhaust section front mount missing,system still adequately supported.

unable to see all brake pads.

wiper blade smearing.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 123,026 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

chassis corroding by fuel tank.

rear brake discs corroding.

wiper blade smearing.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 118,867 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front steering idler slight movement.

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

rear brake discs corroding.

wiper blade smearing slightly.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 114,819 miles

both rear brake discs corroding on outer faces-no action required at present

Pass 12 Nov 2007 110,709 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

drivers wing mirror glass insecure.

front wheel bearings slight play.

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

unable to see all brake pads.

wiper blade smearing slightly.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 108,291 miles

front wheel bearings slight play.

fuel lines to fuel filter corroding.

nearside front track rod slight play.

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 108,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front wheel bearings slight play.

fuel lines to fuel filter corroding.

nearside front track rod slight play.

nearside rear outer side light inoperative.

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 103,893 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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M797 CPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol 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 M797 CPV, 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 M797 CPV registered?

M797 CPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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