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M864 BYJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,281 mi
Last recorded190,281 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM864 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 190,281 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear boot lid dampers weak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 178,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 178,727 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 172,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 158,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 126,616 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 103,544 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 103,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M864 BYJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M864 BYJ, 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 M864 BYJ registered?

M864 BYJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M864 BYJ safe to buy?

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