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M172 GGC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,734 mi
Last recorded142,734 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 GGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 142,734 miles

Brake disc,s allround slightly corroded

Exhaust heat shields in poor condition

Offside headlamp small stone damage in glass

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors being fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 142,734 miles

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

Brake disc,s allround slightly corroded

Exhaust heat shields in poor condition

Offside headlamp small stone damage in glass

Unable to test outter sills due to sill protectors being fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 140,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 140,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 136,430 miles

Both offside tyres worn badly on inside edge,s

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside mirror glass in poor condition

Offside headlamp glass holed and cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2008 136,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both offside tyres worn badly on inside edge,s

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror glass in poor condition

Offside headlamp glass holed and cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 133,348 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 133,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 124,921 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer casing on exhaust downpipe corroded and partialy missing

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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M172 GGC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M172 GGC, 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 M172 GGC registered?

M172 GGC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M172 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 GGC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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