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M101 SSG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,508 mi
Last recorded140,508 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 SSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2015 140,508 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear body floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front and rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 140,477 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,957 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 138,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 134,724 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 134,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 131,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 131,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,800 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 127,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,005 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 123,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 116,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 116,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 109,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2008 109,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,304 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,606 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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M101 SSG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M101 SSG, 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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M101 SSG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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