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M894 TEH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 TEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,886 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 121,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,961 miles

slight play steering idler

Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play steering idler

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 94,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1) nearside rear tyre uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,388 miles

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE OF REAR BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 23 Oct 2007 90,151 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,438 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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M894 TEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M894 TEH, 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 M894 TEH registered?

M894 TEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M894 TEH safe to buy?

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