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M181 MWN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 MWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 149,527 miles

corrosion to rear under side

Pass 13 Jun 2016 144,243 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)

rear chassis sub frame mounts corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 144,241 miles

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

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)

rear chassis sub frame mounts corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pad pins and springs corroded

rear chassis corroded around sub-frame mounts

Fail 17 Jun 2015 140,825 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pad pins and springs corroded

rear chassis corroded around sub-frame mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2014 137,047 miles

slight corrosion offside floor

Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,973 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 132,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,033 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 130,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 126,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 126,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 119,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 113,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 105,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 101,795 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 101,795 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,675 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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M181 MWN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M181 MWN, 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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M181 MWN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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