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M918 YBV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 129,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,314 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 10 Jul 2015 123,244 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,553 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 10 Jul 2014 117,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearside & offside front lower ball joints have slight lift

offside front lower suspension arm slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,720 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 109,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,657 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 105,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 100,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 100,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,696 miles

center rear seat belt removed

evidence of fuel leak around pump

o/s front brake flexi hose cracking slightly

radiator cradle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 95,696 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

evidence of fuel leak around pump

o/s front brake flexi hose cracking slightly

radiator cradle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 88,041 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,150 miles

Nearside Front 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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M918 YBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M918 YBV, 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 M918 YBV registered?

M918 YBV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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