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M178 PUD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,893 mi
Last recorded194,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 PUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 194,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 180,863 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 10 Jan 2011 180,845 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 5 Jan 2010 166,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 166,998 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 152,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2009 152,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 144,566 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 144,566 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 138,015 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 129,553 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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M178 PUD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M178 PUD, 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 M178 PUD registered?

M178 PUD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M178 PUD safe to buy?

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