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M974 MKO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 116,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 116,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 106,152 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front prop shaft rubber u/j worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,371 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Central Front oil leak from engine

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,323 miles

Central Front engine oil leak

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Central Lower exhaust showing corrosion throughout

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Central Rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 92,323 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front engine oil leak

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Central Lower exhaust showing corrosion throughout

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Central Rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,914 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,908 miles

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,795 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,315 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 26,181 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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M974 MKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M974 MKO, 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 M974 MKO registered?

M974 MKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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