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M883 TME

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,476 mi
Last recorded94,476 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM883 TME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,476 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

front tyres wearing on outer edges; sidewall damage o/s/f

n/s headlamp beam patttern poor

n/s mirror glass discoloured

o/s/r shock absorber damp

radiator leaking

water pump noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2011 94,448 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

water pump noisy

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

front tyres wearing on outer edges; sidewall damage o/s/f

n/s headlamp beam patttern poor

n/s mirror glass discoloured

o/s/r shock absorber damp

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2010 92,870 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal perished

rear bumper damaged

signs of fuel on fuel pump/filter/pipes - recommend attention

wiper smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2009 91,722 miles

Air-Bag Warning Light On

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Fuel Pipes Around Fuel Filter Seem Slightly Damp

Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

N/S Door Mirror Discoloured

N/S/F Indicator Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged

Oil Leaks

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wiper Smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 91,722 miles

Air-Bag Warning Light On

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Fuel Pipes Around Fuel Filter Seem Slightly Damp

Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

N/S Door Mirror Discoloured

N/S/F Indicator Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged

Oil Leaks

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Wiper Smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2008 90,045 miles

Exhaust Corroding

Front Anti-Roll Bar Showing Signs Of Slight Corrosion

Front Brake Pads Seem Low

Front Wiper Smearing

Fuel Feed Pipes Around Fuel Filter Corroding

N/S/Door Mirror Glass In Poor Condition

Noise From Engine-Aux.Belt Area

Oil Leaks

Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Chassis Legs

Stone Chips In Windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2007 87,500 miles

1 of 2 nsr side lights not working,recommend attention

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

footbrake travel,recommend attention

front wiper smearing

fuel cap seal perishing

noise from belt area,recommend attention

ns mirror discoloured

rear axle oil leak

slight free play in steering

throttle return spring broken,recommend attention

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,500 miles

1 of 2 nsr side lights not working,recommend attention

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

footbrake travel,recommend attention

front wiper smearing

fuel cap seal perishing

noise from belt area,recommend attention

ns mirror discoloured

rear axle oil leak

slight free play in steering

throttle return spring broken,recommend attention

Fail 23 Sep 2006 84,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight engine oil leaks

slight oil leak from rear axle

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2006 84,214 miles

slight engine oil leaks

slight oil leak from rear axle

windscreen wiper smearing

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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M883 TME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M883 TME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M883 TME registered?

M883 TME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M883 TME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M883 TME shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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