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M801 YBK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,210 mi
Last recorded161,210 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 161,210 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 160,666 miles

Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Nearside front tyre badly perished, been run flat and low on tread

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 160,651 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and is just legal

Fail 23 Jul 2012 160,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and is just legal

Pass 23 Jun 2011 158,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 155,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 153,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 152,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 148,894 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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M801 YBK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc 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 M801 YBK, 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 M801 YBK registered?

M801 YBK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M801 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M801 YBK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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