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M972 PCK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,132 mi
Last recorded241,132 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 PCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 241,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 234,004 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 233,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 228,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

front wiper blade slightly smeering screen

off side front brake flex hose slightly cracking and cover splitting

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

slight play on off side front steering rack arm

Fail 7 Sep 2012 228,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abs light was on but now off

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

front wiper blade slightly smeering screen

near side front brake slightly binding

off side front brake flex hose slightly cracking and cover splitting

off side front inner brake pad shim fitted incorrectly

off side rear outer side light not working

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

slight play on off side front steering rack arm

Pass 8 Sep 2011 220,900 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 214,757 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 214,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 205,606 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 205,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 202,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 202,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 197,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 192,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 182,151 miles

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

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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M972 PCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M972 PCK, 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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M972 PCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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