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M868 AOU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,693 mi
Last recorded135,693 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 AOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 135,693 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 135,693 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 127,482 miles

both front wheel bearing have slight play

n/s/f tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Fail 5 Oct 2009 127,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

n/s/f tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 116,566 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 116,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 97,423 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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M868 AOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M868 AOU, 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 M868 AOU registered?

M868 AOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M868 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M868 AOU shows 9 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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