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M830 DRP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM830 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to o/s/r from t-piece coated in copaslip.

fuel pipe at tank showing heavy corrosion.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,005 miles

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)

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,664 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,661 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,649 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,339 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,339 miles

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

offside front top suspension arm ball joint dust boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 37,803 miles

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

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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M830 DRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M830 DRP, 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 M830 DRP registered?

M830 DRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M830 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M830 DRP shows 12 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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