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M840 AOU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,825 mi
Last recorded151,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 AOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2011 151,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 143,918 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front bottom ball joint worn

offside rear tyre low on tread

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 136,437 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 130,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 127,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 125,324 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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M840 AOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

M840 AOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M840 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M840 AOU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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