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SIW 1524

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,690 mi
Last recorded100,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 1524
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on walls

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure pump insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on walls

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 96,885 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,910 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,844 miles

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

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,848 miles

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

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

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006

windscreen stone chipped †slight play in steering †slight play in lower ball joints

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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SIW 1524 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SIW 1524, 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 SIW 1524 registered?

SIW 1524 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is SIW 1524 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 1524 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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