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M191 MUJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 MUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,942 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel bush slightly worn both sides of vehicles rear upper & lower swival arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 4 rear gaitors both inner & outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles rear lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms around vehicle both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel bush slightly worn both sides of vehicles rear upper & lower swival arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 4 rear gaitors both inner & outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles rear lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms around vehicle both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,622 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,620 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking in engine compartment (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 99,327 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. = low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,318 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,927 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 79,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,786 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,306 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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M191 MUJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M191 MUJ, 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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M191 MUJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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