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A8 FGT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,226 mi
Last recorded203,226 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 203,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 195,327 miles

light corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

s r s light on

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Nov 2008 195,326 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

light corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

s r s light on

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jul 2007 188,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 174,906 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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A8 FGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 FGT, 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 A8 FGT registered?

A8 FGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is A8 FGT safe to buy?

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