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M950 XER

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

171,886 mi
Last recorded171,886 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM950 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 171,886 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 171,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 171,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 164,108 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 164,108 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 154,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 154,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 143,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 143,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 128,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

excssisv corroded outer inner sills wheel archs , x member , floors,chessis,all brake pipes.

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Oct 2005 128,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

excssisv corroded outer inner sills wheel archs , x member , floors,chessis,all brake pipes.

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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M950 XER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 M950 XER, 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 M950 XER registered?

M950 XER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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