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M196 YWA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,220 mi
Last recorded149,220 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 149,220 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 149,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 148,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat converter to middle box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 146,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat converter to middle box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 145,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 145,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking Front to rear (2.4.D.2)

engine oil boot

Fail 24 Feb 2016 145,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped In clip above rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking Over top of rear axle (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 144,399 miles

slight deterioration offside wiper blade

Pass 17 Mar 2010 143,992 miles

both rear btm suspension bushes movement present....

nearside front bumper hanging off....

Fail 16 Mar 2010 143,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear btm suspension bushes movement present....

nearside front bumper hanging off....

Pass 18 Jul 2007 143,728 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 143,300 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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M196 YWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M196 YWA, 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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M196 YWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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