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M889 MBE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,196 mi
Last recorded104,196 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 88,598 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 82,308 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 74,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,866 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M889 MBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M889 MBE, 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 M889 MBE registered?

M889 MBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1994.

Is M889 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M889 MBE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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