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BIG 3152

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,639 mi
Last recorded138,639 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3152
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,639 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 138,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,500 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,500 miles

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

All 4 coil springs corroded

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2016 128,866 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play play when on lock to lock (boarder line) (2.2.B.1g)

Upper and lower covers fitted

coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 125,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 117,806 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 117,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,055 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 114,051 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,552 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,375 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 59,599 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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BIG 3152 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BIG 3152, 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 BIG 3152 registered?

BIG 3152 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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