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M831 BLP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,224 mi
Last recorded193,224 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 BLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2016 193,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 191,641 miles

ADVISE Fuel filter pipe corroded

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Slight play in steering system

Fail 24 Nov 2015 191,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

ADVISE Fuel filter pipe corroded

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Nov 2014 190,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 188,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 185,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 180,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 176,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 176,179 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 172,277 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 172,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 168,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 164,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 158,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 151,242 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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M831 BLP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M831 BLP, 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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M831 BLP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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