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M996 ALH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,401 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 62,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 55,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 52,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 49,832 miles

both sides front wheel bearings slight play.

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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M996 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M996 ALH, 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 M996 ALH registered?

M996 ALH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1994.

Is M996 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M996 ALH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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