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M809 CPV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

277,831 mi
Last recorded277,831 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 277,831 miles

back box/tail pipes in poor condition

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks on engine

slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2008 272,236 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 272,236 miles

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

aerial and bonnet badge broken

body and wheels scratched

chips in screen

corrosion on body

corrosion on brake pipes

front brake discs worn/corroded

front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f flasher faded

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks (bad)

slight play in steering box/links

tail pipes corroded/blowing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 264,687 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 264,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

advise vehicle structure corroded †advise all brake pipes corroded †advise n/s steering idler arm bushes worn †advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge †advise bonnet pull faulty

Pass 11 Aug 2006 252,699 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 252,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear outer side lights inop †water pump worn †corrosion to brake pipes †rear discs corroded/and n/s/r brake pads low †n/s/f balljoint worn †all other tyres worn 235/40/17 †o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2005 236,380 miles

advise n/s/r wheel buckled †advise suspension low exhaust catching the floor

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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M809 CPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M809 CPV, 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 M809 CPV registered?

M809 CPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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