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M980 SFR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 SFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,080 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 113,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,508 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated,

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 106,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front reg plate deteriorated,

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 27 Jan 2016 103,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,771 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to legal minimum.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,655 miles

N/s door mirror damaged.

Slight corrosion to n/s & o/s rear wheel arches.

Slight scratch to screen outside swept area.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,548 miles

N/s door mirror damaged.

O/s/f indicator lens damaged repaired with tape.

Scratch to screen at edge of swept area.

Slight corrosion to n/s & o/s rear wheel arches at lower edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,061 miles

Slight damage to n/s door mirror.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,902 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,683 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 78,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 75,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 72,101 miles

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

oil leak

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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M980 SFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M980 SFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M980 SFR registered?

M980 SFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M980 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M980 SFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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