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M180 UWG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 UWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but not likely to affect the security of the exhaust

Fail 12 Jul 2014 96,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but not likely to affect the security of the exhaust

nearside front track rod end securing nut insceure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 94,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,346 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,346 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adaquately supported

near side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,664 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,952 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 88,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,709 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 86,709 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,800 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 80,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,876 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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M180 UWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M180 UWG, 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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M180 UWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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