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M85 YBV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,911 mi
Last recorded197,911 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2010 197,911 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 193,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 188,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 164,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 156,235 miles

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

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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M85 YBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M85 YBV, 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 M85 YBV registered?

M85 YBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M85 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 YBV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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