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M923 DCL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM923 DCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 134,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 133,889 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,168 miles

front inner wish bone bushes starting to split

os sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 125,931 miles

chassis above rear subframe mounts heavily corroded

emissions slow to reach limits

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Oct 2012 125,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis above rear subframe mounts heavily corroded

emissions slow to reach limits

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,877 miles

chassis above rear subframe mounts corroded

n/s/f bottom ball joint worn

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 121,877 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

chassis above rear subframe mounts corroded

n/s/f bottom ball joint worn

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,941 miles

ADVISE - EXHAUST FLANGES IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKES LOW

ADVISE - FRONT REG PLATE POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE - REAR BRAKES POOR CONDITION

Fail 29 Oct 2009 108,480 miles

ADVISE HEADGASKET LEAKING WATER - LIGHT MISTING ON N/S/F SHOCK - REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED - O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW - FRONT BRAKES LOW

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,480 miles

ADVISE HEADGASKET LEAKING WATER - LIGHT MISTING ON N/S/F SHOCK - REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED - O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW - FRONT BRAKES LOW

Pass 16 Oct 2008 101,523 miles

coolant leak from headgasket

o/s/f tyre wearing down

Pass 24 Oct 2007 95,275 miles

Advise headgasket leaking water

Advise n/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 6 Oct 2006 87,439 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 87,439 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise all three tyres close to wear bars

advise exhaust heatsields loose

advise oil leak

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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M923 DCL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M923 DCL, 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 M923 DCL registered?

M923 DCL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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