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M888 AGW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 AGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (Both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,605 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 101,469 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 101,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 86,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 82,068 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,390 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 73,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,061 miles

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

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

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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M888 AGW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M888 AGW, 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 M888 AGW registered?

M888 AGW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M888 AGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 AGW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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