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M227 BGH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

399,771 mi
Last recorded399,771 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 BGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 399,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside indicator cover missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Wipers only work on fast speed

Fail 19 Apr 2011 399,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both headlamp lenses cracked

Headlight beam pattern poor

Movement in the nearside front lower arm rear bush. [ Borderline ]

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside front wing not attached at the bottom

Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Slight play offside track rod inner joint

Some play in nearside steering idler

Pass 15 Apr 2010 384,298 miles

Both headlight lenses cracked

Headlight beam pattern poor.

Nearside front tyre wearing inner quarter

Nearside front wing unattached at the bottom.

Slight play in the nearside steering idler

Some movement in the offside front lower arm rear bush.

Some perishing of most front suspension rubber bushes.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 384,298 miles

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

Both headlight lenses cracked

Headlight beam pattern poor.

Nearside front tyre wearing inner quarter

Nearside front wing unattached at the bottom.

Slight play in the nearside steering idler

Some movement in the offside front lower arm rear bush.

Some perishing of most front suspension rubber bushes.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 366,672 miles

Some corrosion of rear steel brake pipes.

Some perishing of nearside front lower arm rubber bushes.

Some perishing of offside front lower arm rubber bushes.

Some play in all steering joints.

Some play in steering box

Some under-body and component corrosion.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 348,516 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 348,144 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

road horn operating when turned on full right hand lock

Pass 4 Jan 2007 317,575 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 317,575 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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M227 BGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M227 BGH, 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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M227 BGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1994.

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