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M851 WEJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,920 mi
Last recorded208,920 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 208,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 205,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 205,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 205,499 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 199,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 195,731 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light play in steering idler

Fail 1 May 2018 195,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.34 reading , max .30 allowed (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light play in steering idler

Pass 11 May 2017 195,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 195,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 181,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 165,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 145,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 137,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 137,274 miles

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

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

fuel pipes on rear corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 137,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes on rear corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 129,390 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 129,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ON LIMIT

Pass 5 Jun 2006 119,016 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 WEJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M851 WEJ, 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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M851 WEJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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