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A18 BER

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,502 mi
Last recorded75,502 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,825 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

rear d/shaft gaiters slighly deteriorated

srs light is on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,589 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

front brake pads may be getting low

rear brake discs corroded on inside surface

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,574 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

front brake pads may be getting low

rear brake discs corroded on inside surface

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,082 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,202 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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A18 BER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A18 BER, 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 A18 BER registered?

A18 BER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is A18 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 BER shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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