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M842 TSO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,619 mi
Last recorded124,619 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 TSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 124,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 122,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 119,591 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2007 111,850 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 111,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 103,424 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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M842 TSO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M842 TSO, 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 M842 TSO registered?

M842 TSO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M842 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M842 TSO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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