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M226 GTT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

266,362 mi
Last recorded266,362 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 GTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 266,362 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges,close to limit

front numberplate cracked

oil leak (attention required)

rear numberplate faded

slight play in steering

Fail 4 Apr 2011 266,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges,close to limit

front numberplate cracked

oil leak (attention required)

rear numberplate faded

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Apr 2010 250,496 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f lower shock absorber bush split

srs light stays on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 236,523 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 224,758 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 222,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 89,146 miles

1. Os outer sill is damaged †2. Oil Leak †3. Osr inner sill/chassis corroded †4. Some corrosion on steel brake pipes †5. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †

6. Slight play in ns steering †7. Steering damper is damp †8. some play in front wheel bearings

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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M226 GTT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M226 GTT, 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 M226 GTT registered?

M226 GTT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M226 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 GTT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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