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G434 XST

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,118 mi
Last recorded142,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG434 XST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 142,118 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 142,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 142,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 136,537 miles

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

corrosion front wings

Fail 9 Mar 2009 136,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion front wings

Pass 13 Mar 2008 131,790 miles

slight corrosion n/s wing and door not excesssive at this time.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 131,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion n/s wing and door not excesssive at this time.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 126,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 121,860 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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G434 XST is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 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 G434 XST, 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 36 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 G434 XST registered?

G434 XST is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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