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M833 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,556 mi
Last recorded101,556 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM833 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,556 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front & both sides rear flexible brake hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift detected at ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,735 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter pipe ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S & N/S Drive shaft slightly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,002 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,665 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 92,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,661 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,800 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,744 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer sill to arch corroded close to exessive

Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side upper sill bubbling under plastic trim possible corrosion

osr tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side upper sill bubbling under plastic trim possible corrosion

osr tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,249 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning light on

unable to fully check brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 60,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,120 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,644 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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M833 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M833 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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What year was M833 ALH registered?

M833 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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