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M982 ALA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,961 mi
Last recorded154,961 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 ALA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 154,961 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 154,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 150,429 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 150,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 139,443 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 139,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M982 ALA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M982 ALA, 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 M982 ALA registered?

M982 ALA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M982 ALA safe to buy?

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