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AKZ 8131

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,152 mi
Last recorded190,152 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8131
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 190,152 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2011 190,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on boot floor

n/s door mirror cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 183,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 176,830 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 167,176 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 154,688 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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AKZ 8131 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKZ 8131, 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 AKZ 8131 registered?

AKZ 8131 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1994.

Is AKZ 8131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 8131 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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