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M949 ELC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,707 mi
Last recorded93,707 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,959 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,915 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2007 72,915 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 65,397 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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M949 ELC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M949 ELC, 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 M949 ELC registered?

M949 ELC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M949 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M949 ELC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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