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M987 SFR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 SFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,586 miles

[steering] nearside front idler arm has slight play

both front tyes edge wear

Fail 10 Nov 2014 102,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

[steering] nearside front idler arm has slight play

both front tyes edge wear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,360 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front idler arm slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front idler arm slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front idler arm slight play (steering)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front idler arm slight play (steering)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

exhaust catalyst braking up

slight play in nearside front steering drop arm

Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,395 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,395 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate cracked readable

Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,613 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 89,613 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 86,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 83,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,009 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 77,996 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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M987 SFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M987 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.

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What year was M987 SFR registered?

M987 SFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M987 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M987 SFR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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