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M177 ELM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 74,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,099 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 60,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 58,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2-3 mm

Pass 16 May 2017 52,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,779 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,416 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2013 39,955 miles

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 39,245 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 38,560 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 38,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,748 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 34,451 miles

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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M177 ELM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M177 ELM, 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 M177 ELM registered?

M177 ELM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M177 ELM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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