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M981 MKO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,406 mi
Last recorded163,406 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 163,406 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 163,406 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 143,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 101,768 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 101,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 74,568 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

has a tempary exhaust mounting near to cat

Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,975 miles

both headlamps misted

temporary repair made to front exhaust bracket

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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M981 MKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M981 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 M981 MKO registered?

M981 MKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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