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GIG 3211

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,841 mi
Last recorded166,841 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3211
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2012 166,841 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brakes worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 158,567 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 158,567 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 153,350 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 153,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 148,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 142,294 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 142,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 139,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in near/side/front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2006 137,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 137,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 131,110 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 131,101 miles

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

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

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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GIG 3211 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GIG 3211, 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 GIG 3211 registered?

GIG 3211 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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