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M8 ERC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 123,464 miles

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

STRONG ADVISORY. FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO MINIMUM LIMITS

Fail 23 Jan 2008 123,330 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 115,046 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BLEMISHED

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

WINDSCREEN SLIGHT SCRATCHES

Fail 19 Jan 2007 115,046 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BLEMISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WINDSCREEN SLIGHT SCRATCHES

Pass 1 Dec 2005 103,025 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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M8 ERC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M8 ERC, 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 M8 ERC registered?

M8 ERC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M8 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 ERC shows 5 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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