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M227 ELD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 ELD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 123,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 17 Oct 2014 119,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre walls in bad condition(been driven flat)

nearside rear tyre cut on wall

oil leak lower engine area

Fail 14 Oct 2014 119,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cut on wall

oil leak lower engine area

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front and jrear tyres cut on outer walls but not down to cord

offside front tyre gouged on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,313 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 108,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,502 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear lamp units damaged

offside mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,888 miles

Offside rear lamp lens damaged/cracked recommend replacement.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear lamp lens damaged/cracked recommend replacement.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 81,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 75,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 65,528 miles

front & rear brake pads low

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 ELD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ELD, 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 M227 ELD registered?

M227 ELD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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