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M842 URE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,889 mi
Last recorded150,889 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 URE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 150,889 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 150,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 150,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxiliary drive belt perished

bonnet release handle broken

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 31 Dec 2008 135,180 miles

Bonnet release broken.

Centre exhaust section deteriorated.

Drivers door check strap missing.

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

Front exhaust heat shields insecure.

General body corrosion.

Minor body damage.

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

Nearside rear lower hub bush slightly worn.

Oil leak

Part of dash illumination not working.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 135,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Bonnet release broken.

Centre exhaust section deteriorated.

Drivers door check strap missing.

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

Front exhaust heat shields insecure.

General body corrosion.

Minor body damage.

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

Nearside rear lower hub bush slightly worn.

Oil leak

Part of dash illumination not working.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 29 Dec 2007 126,050 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 126,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bonnet not securing fully

Pass 30 Dec 2006 114,291 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 URE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URE, 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 URE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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