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M940 DJR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 DJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2014 107,251 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

general corrosion underneath vehicle

rear diff leaking fluid

Pass 23 Dec 2014 107,251 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion underneath vehicle

rear diff leaking fluid

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,417 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2014 97,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,242 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,218 miles

general corrosion around vechicle

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,092 miles

BOTH REAR FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR AXEL CORRODED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 73,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

BOTH REAR FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR AXEL CORRODED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,851 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 60,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 59,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 56,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,924 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,020 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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M940 DJR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 M940 DJR, 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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M940 DJR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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