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M993 UAJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 148,375 miles

all front suspension showing corrosion

both front brake discs corroded

both front shockers weak

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

fuel pump bracket corroded

nearside mirror cover damaged

rear brake discs scored slightly

slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

spare wheel insecure

Fail 1 May 2009 148,375 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension showing corrosion

both front brake discs corroded

both front shockers weak

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

fuel pump bracket corroded

nearside mirror cover damaged

rear brake discs scored slightly

slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

spare wheel insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2008 141,101 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slighy movement in all steering components

Fail 21 Apr 2008 141,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slighy movement in all steering components

Pass 20 Apr 2007 136,596 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 131,170 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 131,170 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M993 UAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M993 UAJ, 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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M993 UAJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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