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M878 TFS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,467 mi
Last recorded113,467 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 TFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 113,467 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 84,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,776 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,597 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 83,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 81,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,898 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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M878 TFS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M878 TFS, 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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M878 TFS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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