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M823 OJU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,839 mi
Last recorded122,839 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 122,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp lense cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 122,839 miles

Nearside headlamp lense cracked

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 30 Dec 2010 119,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bottom part of gearbox corroded

n/s/f headlight lens slightly cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 114,482 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 104,597 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

corrosion on rear chassis rails.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 87,696 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 87,696 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,109 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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M823 OJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M823 OJU, 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 M823 OJU registered?

M823 OJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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