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M233 BGH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,306 mi
Last recorded180,306 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 BGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 180,306 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Corrosion both rear wheel arches.

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished.

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front tyre wear and perished.

Offside Rear tyre worn and perished.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 27 Oct 2018 180,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Corrosion both rear wheel arches.

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished.

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front tyre wear and perished.

Offside Rear tyre worn and perished.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 175,431 miles

Slight corrosion n/s/r sill/arch area.

Slight corrosion o/s/r sill/arch area.

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 171,296 miles

Exhaust down pipe heat shield loose.

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 166,680 miles

2 child seats fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belts

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight play in drag link

Speedo illumination partially inop

Pass 19 Sep 2014 161,615 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion both rear arches.

Slight play n/s drag link assembly.

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

n/s/r adult seat belt not checked due to kiddie seat fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 152,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 131,880 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,848 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 104,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 94,331 miles

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

Off side front tyre has cuts around the outside of the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,470 miles

Left rear tyre getting low on tread

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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M233 BGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M233 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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M233 BGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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