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M905 YSN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,764 mi
Last recorded112,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM905 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2020 112,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper and lower ball joint covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper and lower ball joint covers deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

windscreen delaminating

Fail 19 Feb 2020 112,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor at seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower fuel pump cover insecure

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,786 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,613 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 110,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,456 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2017 109,456 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,147 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,161 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,160 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,882 miles

exhaust system corroded and weak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,612 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 102,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,273 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 101,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,240 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 101,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 101,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 101,164 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 101,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 100,711 miles

advise all tyres worn and starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 8 Dec 2006 100,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise all tyres worn and starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 23 Dec 2005 99,157 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 99,109 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M905 YSN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M905 YSN, 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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M905 YSN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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