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PIB 9040

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,956 mi
Last recorded107,956 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 9040
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 107,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,469 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 69,967 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 69,967 miles

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

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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PIB 9040 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 85.7%.

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 PIB 9040, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PIB 9040?

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What year was PIB 9040 registered?

PIB 9040 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is PIB 9040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIB 9040 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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