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M982 FJU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,755 mi
Last recorded123,755 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 FJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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)

Oil leak at rear diff

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r floor pan holed outside prescribed area

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 119,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 119,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,855 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 114,764 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 112,311 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 112,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,347 miles

near side front drop arm bush free play

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,976 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 107,976 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 103,179 miles

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

all 4 tyres walls slightly perrished

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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 FJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M982 FJU, 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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M982 FJU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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