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M808 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,140 mi
Last recorded109,140 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM808 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill slight corrosion centre

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,064 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 101,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

UNEVEN REAR BRAKES

Fail 18 May 2017 101,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

UNEVEN REAR BRAKES

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,873 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

low effort on rear brakes

Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

low effort on rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,216 miles

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Slightly uneven rear brake application

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,886 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,284 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake effort low

rear suspension component covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing on edges

metal fuel lines corroded

rear suspension component covers fitted

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper slightly smearing screen

metal fuel lines corroded

rear suspension component covers fitted

slight play in front steering idlers

Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper slightly smearing screen

metal fuel lines corroded

rear suspension component covers fitted

slight play in front steering idlers

Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear suspension component covers fitted

wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,400 miles

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

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

rear suspension component covers fitted

wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 68,709 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished, is worn on the inner edge and has cuts across treads. Recommend replacement.

o/s/f tyre treads approx 3mm.

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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M808 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M808 ALH, 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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M808 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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