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M862 UMM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,719 mi
Last recorded134,719 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM862 UMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2015 134,719 miles

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 emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 6 Jan 2015 129,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear and offside front tyre wearing low and worn on edges

corrosion around offside rear jacking point

oil leak from power unit

slight play in nearside steering idler

vehicle becoming rusted around wheel arches

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Fail 6 Jan 2015 129,360 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear and offside front tyre wearing low and worn on edges

corrosion around offside rear jacking point

oil leak from power unit

slight play in nearside steering idler

vehicle becoming rusted around wheel arches

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 123,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Excessive corrosion to o/s/r inner body sill. Not within any perscribed area's nor is it effecting the steering or braking of the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 109,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres close to limit of wear

offside rear jacking mounting missing

slight play in nearside steering idler arm mounting

Fail 12 Oct 2007 76,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 69,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 63,385 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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M862 UMM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M862 UMM, 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 M862 UMM registered?

M862 UMM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1994.

Is M862 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M862 UMM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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