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M979 ACK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,905 mi
Last recorded161,905 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 ACK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 161,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 158,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 155,924 miles

both front tyres have cracks appearing but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

both rear discs are worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 153,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 153,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 150,001 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front lower suspension arm is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2013 150,001 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front lower suspension arm is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 144,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 139,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 134,864 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2009 127,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 119,760 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 119,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,324 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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M979 ACK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M979 ACK, 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 M979 ACK registered?

M979 ACK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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