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M176 XHW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,382 mi
Last recorded162,382 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 XHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 162,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 162,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 141,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 141,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 139,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 134,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 134,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 125,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2017 125,488 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,816 miles

both rear shockers very rusty

exhaust system corroding and deteriorating in several places

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion , pitting and lips to front and rear brake discs

slight dampness o/s front shocker

Fail 7 Jun 2016 122,810 miles

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

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

both rear shockers very rusty

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread

exhaust system corroding and deteriorating in several places

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion , pitting and lip to front and rear brake discs

slight dampness o/s front shocker

Pass 26 May 2015 121,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,265 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,572 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 113,572 miles

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

all brake disces wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 108,018 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 108,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 92,552 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 87,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,151 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 81,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,791 miles

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)

Offside front mud flap loose

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

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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M176 XHW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M176 XHW, 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 M176 XHW registered?

M176 XHW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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