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M851 ETN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,221 mi
Last recorded144,221 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 ETN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 144,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 144,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 140,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 133,706 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 133,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,208 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 126,635 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 118,081 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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M851 ETN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M851 ETN, 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 M851 ETN registered?

M851 ETN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M851 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M851 ETN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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