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M951 TWR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

166,860 mi
Last recorded166,860 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 TWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 166,860 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 166,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 166,680 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 166,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 166,463 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 166,414 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 164,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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M951 TWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M951 TWR, 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 M951 TWR registered?

M951 TWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M951 TWR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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