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M942 UFR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,029 mi
Last recorded189,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 UFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 189,029 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 185,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 174,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 165,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 164,855 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 163,476 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 163,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 158,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 154,140 miles

steering relay slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2012 149,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 145,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 114,165 miles

Slight smearing from wiper blade

Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,857 miles

front and rear no plates water marked

nail in offside rear tyre and sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre low tread just 3mm

oil leak on engine

radiator leaking and water level sensor faulty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre size 185 65 15 H

Pass 20 Mar 2008 109,594 miles

ADJUST WASHER JETS

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

WEAR TO NO. PLATES

Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet cable adrift from handel

Fail 19 Mar 2007 107,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

bonnet cable adrift from handel

Pass 23 Mar 2006 105,826 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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M942 UFR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M942 UFR, 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 31 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 M942 UFR registered?

M942 UFR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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