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M96 ALK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,312 mi
Last recorded80,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM96 ALK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,123 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,612 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,942 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 39,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,375 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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M96 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 M96 ALK, 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 M96 ALK registered?

M96 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M96 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M96 ALK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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