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M210 GDF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,891 mi
Last recorded185,891 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM210 GDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 185,891 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 183,819 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all suspension bushes perishing

second hand parts fiited for retest

Fail 15 Apr 2010 183,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 178,072 miles

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

slight play an steering

Pass 26 Mar 2008 166,827 miles

chips to screen

nearside inner washer inoperative

offside mirror damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

rear tyres worn low

slight pulsate on rear brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2008 166,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

chips to screen

nearside inner washer inoperative

offside mirror damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

rear tyres worn low

slight pulsate on rear brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 142,763 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2007 142,727 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 127,676 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 127,676 miles

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

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

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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M210 GDF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 M210 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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M210 GDF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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