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M909 TBH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,094 mi
Last recorded191,094 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM909 TBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 191,094 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 191,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

knock in the steering

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the front

nearside rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

nearside steering idler arm bush is worn

offside and nearside front tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded by subframe mounts

offside floor corroded

offside front shock absorber is damp

oil leak

rattle from exhaust

slight blue smoke at fast idle

slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2008 179,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 168,071 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 154,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 154,805 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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M909 TBH 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 66.7%.

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 M909 TBH, 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 M909 TBH registered?

M909 TBH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M909 TBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M909 TBH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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