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M968 YWB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,427 mi
Last recorded129,427 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 YWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 129,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

front wiper blade split slightly

fuel pipes looking corroded

o/s/f headlamp lense damaged

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2012 129,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

front wiper blade split slightly

fuel pipes looking corroded

o/s/f headlamp lense damaged

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,707 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 95,707 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 95,707 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,707 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 90,697 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,697 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,630 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 86,630 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 84,408 miles

centre stop lamp not working

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 YWB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M968 YWB, 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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M968 YWB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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