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M164 RTG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,344 mi
Last recorded118,344 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 RTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet cable

Fail 17 Aug 2011 118,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 110,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 106,857 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 106,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 103,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,052 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 94,052 miles

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

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

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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M164 RTG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M164 RTG, 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 M164 RTG registered?

M164 RTG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M164 RTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M164 RTG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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