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M208 GDF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,105 mi
Last recorded131,105 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 GDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 131,105 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 141,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,095 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 125,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 125,809 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 114,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 114,173 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 106,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2007 106,026 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 101,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

slight wobble on steering when driven

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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M208 GDF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M208 GDF, 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 M208 GDF registered?

M208 GDF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M208 GDF safe to buy?

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