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M988 MKO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,411 mi
Last recorded131,411 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 131,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front inner track rod has play

Rear both rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,809 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

S.R.S. warning slow to go out

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 123,682 miles

PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

HEADLAMP BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN LESS THAN 40MM IN ZONE B

Pass 19 Jun 2008 122,041 miles

Oil residue around rear differential

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak sump drain plug area

Pass 18 Jun 2007 120,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 117,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 114,434 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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M988 MKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M988 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 M988 MKO registered?

M988 MKO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M988 MKO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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