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M798 UMK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,990 mi
Last recorded187,990 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 UMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 187,990 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 187,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 182,762 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 182,750 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 182,360 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 175,161 miles

airbag light illuminated

both front brake discs corroded

both rear discs corroded on outer edges

centre silencer heat shield loose

play in offside track rod end

rear metal brake pipe over axle corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2007 175,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

airbag light illuminated

both front brake discs corroded

both rear discs corroded on outer edges

centre silencer heat shield loose

play in offside track rod end

rear metal brake pipe over axle corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2006 161,825 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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M798 UMK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M798 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 M798 UMK registered?

M798 UMK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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