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M840 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,818 mi
Last recorded140,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,818 miles

Damage to nearside body sill

Front wiper split at end

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 140,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Damaged to nearside body sill

Front wiper split at end

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 135,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 132,474 miles

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

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

slight wear in both rear transverse suspension outer pins/bushes to hub

Fail 23 Aug 2010 132,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight wear in both rear transverse suspension outer pins/bushes to hub

Pass 10 Aug 2009 127,315 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s inner wing +under cover loose/damaged

o/s washer bweak

o/s+n/s rear floors/under sills corroded

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 14 Aug 2008 120,314 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s rear floor corroded

slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 1 Sep 2007 111,537 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 111,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

URGENT brake pad warning lamp on

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

both rear brake hose ferruls corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2006 105,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

accident damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 22 Sep 2005 102,348 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill dented

oil leak

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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M840 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M840 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 M840 ALH registered?

M840 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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