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M801 YRP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,963 mi
Last recorded169,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 YRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 169,963 miles

rear suspension in rusty condition

rust forming on bodywork

some play in steering idler

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

fuel lines in rusty condition

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 169,927 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings with in 30 cm of seat base mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

fuel lines in rusty condition

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

oil leak

rear suspension in rusty condition

rust forming on bodywork

some play in steering idler

Fail 22 May 2015 164,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator top hose split

Pass 22 May 2015 164,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator top hose split

Pass 27 May 2014 157,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust in rusty condition

n/s/r floor rusted and holed not in prescribed area

petrol cap rubber perishing

slight play in steering ball joints

Fail 22 May 2014 157,178 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust in rusty condition

n/s/r floor rusted and holed not in prescribed area

petrol cap rubber perishing

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 20 Jun 2013 147,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 146,965 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 144,318 miles

rear flexible brake hoses weaking

slight play front wheel bearings

creaking front suspension

front and rear tyres tread depth getting low

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 27 May 2011 141,703 miles

some corrosion within prescribed areas.

Pass 21 May 2010 138,398 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

early corrosion around rear antirollbar mounts

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 May 2009 133,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 129,133 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 125,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 123,350 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 YRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

M801 YRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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