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M874 XTM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,507 mi
Last recorded122,507 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 XTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,212 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 5 Feb 2010 120,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 19 Feb 2009 118,510 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 118,510 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 117,190 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 117,190 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 3 Feb 2007 115,134 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop lamp disconnected

Fail 3 Feb 2007 115,134 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

high level stop lamp disconnected

Pass 17 Feb 2006 114,094 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 114,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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M874 XTM 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 54.5%.

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 M874 XTM, 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 M874 XTM registered?

M874 XTM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M874 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M874 XTM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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