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M953 BVV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,460 mi
Last recorded138,460 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 BVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 138,460 miles

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

exhaust catalytic rattles.

slight corrosion in n/s & o/s/r chassis areas.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 137,825 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to o/s outer body sill. Backing lifting on rear number plate.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 137,825 miles

Damage to o/s outer body sill. Backing lifting on rear number plate.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 134,568 miles

Backing lifting on rear number plate. Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges, n/s on limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 134,568 miles

Backing lifting on rear number plate. Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges, n/s on limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 129,414 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 129,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M953 BVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M953 BVV, 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 M953 BVV registered?

M953 BVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1994.

Is M953 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M953 BVV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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