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M968 BVV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,030 mi
Last recorded210,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 BVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 210,030 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 210,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 201,508 miles

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 10 Aug 2011 201,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 4 Aug 2010 185,194 miles

nearside tie rod slight play

offside tie rod slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2009 175,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 175,281 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 160,961 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 160,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 144,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 136,805 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 136,781 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M968 BVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M968 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M968 BVV registered?

M968 BVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M968 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M968 BVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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