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M806 BLU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,242 mi
Last recorded132,242 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM806 BLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2015 132,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2014 131,480 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 130,557 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f steering idler has slight play in the bush

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,054 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f steering idler has slight play in bush

Fail 8 Jun 2010 130,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f steering idler has slight play in bush

Fail 9 Jun 2009 129,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 129,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 128,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 126,804 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 126,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 125,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 127,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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M806 BLU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M806 BLU, 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 M806 BLU registered?

M806 BLU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M806 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M806 BLU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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