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M856 MYL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,421 mi
Last recorded132,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 MYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 129,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 121,370 miles

Air bag light on.

Cat rattles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No. plates, poor condition.

Wiper mechanism faulty.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 121,215 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air bag light on.

Cat rattles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No. plates, poor condition.

Wiper mechanism faulty.

wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,059 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 115,059 miles

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

Air bag light on.

Both No.plates starting to delaminate - next years Mot fail?

Front propshaft guibo joint failed

Fuel pipes corroded

Near-side rear suspension, lower trunnion - slight play.

W/Wiper mechanism faulty.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 111,055 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fuel pipes corroded.

Off-side front shock absorber weeping.

front & rear No. plates deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,353 miles

front No.plate starting to fade!

Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,113 miles

front number plate has faded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,365 miles

both No. plates poor condition †steering idler damp †off-side front shock damp

Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,204 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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M856 MYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M856 MYL, 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 M856 MYL registered?

M856 MYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M856 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 MYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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