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M842 NFJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,050 mi
Last recorded146,050 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 146,050 miles

all tyres wearing low.

front flexy brake hoses perished.

n/s/r brake ferrules rusty.

slight imbalance to rear footbrake readings.

slight oil leaks.

slight play in n/s steering idler arm bush.

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing.

upper steering column bush noisy.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 143,432 miles

cat lazy,slight play in n/s intermediate steering arm pivot,o/s/f flexy brake hose slightly perished,front brake pads wearing thin,front brake discs worn, slight oil leaks.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 143,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cat lazy,slight play in n/s intermediate steering arm pivot,o/s/f flexy brake hose slightly perished,front brake pads wearing thin,front brake discs worn, slight oil leaks.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 139,253 miles

slight play in o/s outer track rod end.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 135,842 miles

slight oil leaks,both rear flexy brake hoses slightly perished,centre exhaust mount missing but system still fully supported,bonnet catch sticky.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 135,842 miles

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

slight oil leaks,both rear flexy brake hoses slightly perished,centre exhaust mount missing but system still fully supported,bonnet catch sticky.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 131,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsf indicator lamp lens damaged & water in lamp assy.brake fluide level slightly low,exhaust system & heat shields starting to corrode,slight corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling,nsf mudflap missing.

slight damage/corrosion to rera lower edge of nsf wing,slight bind to osf brake,advanced rera footbrake imbalance,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 128,675 miles

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

Oil leak

surface rust on both rear brake discs

surface rust on front suspension subframe

Pass 9 Nov 2007 122,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 116,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 28 Oct 2005 111,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres close to limit.

Fail 27 Oct 2005 111,864 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres close to limit.

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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M842 NFJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M842 NFJ, 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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M842 NFJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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