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M966 BDE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,077 mi
Last recorded103,077 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,077 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,640 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

vehical underbody corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,229 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 101,337 miles

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 high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,337 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2009 100,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,223 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 94,223 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 85,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,332 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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M966 BDE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M966 BDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M966 BDE registered?

M966 BDE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M966 BDE safe to buy?

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