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M874 YRN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer sill getting thin but no holes time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,583 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer sill getting thin but no holes time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

vehicle fitted with under trays so unable to see or test components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 77,818 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 75,096 miles

(advise) front and rear brake and suspension components alot of heavy surface corrosion

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails becoming heavily corroded

(advise) o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2011 74,713 miles

all front and rear brake pipes corroded

main fuel pipe under vehicle excessivly corroded

o/s front and rear wing edges have rust coming through paint

Pass 24 May 2010 74,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2009 74,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 73,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 72,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 69,174 miles

cover panels fitted to underside of engine bay

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 YRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M874 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

M874 YRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 1994.

Is M874 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M874 YRN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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