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YIW 4274

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 4274
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 81,646 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 78,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 75,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2013 75,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 71,203 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four coil springs are corroded

front pipe and center box on exhaust are in poor condition

nsr tyre has wear on inner edge and is perrished

rear diff has oil leak and is noisy

revs unable to be held between 2000 and 3000 rpm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,432 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 60,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 51,656 miles

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

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

Small stone-chips in windscreen.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,724 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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YIW 4274 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YIW 4274, 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 YIW 4274 registered?

YIW 4274 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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The MOT history for YIW 4274 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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