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M236 AGJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 5 Dec 2019 110,733 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 90,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,723 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 83,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,590 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front suspension creaking

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,745 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,877 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly perished on inner side wall.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre slightly perished on inner side wall.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,796 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate split

O/S/R tyre worn on inner + outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2010 62,796 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner + outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,624 miles

Front no plate split

O/S/R inner side light n/w

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,505 miles

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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M236 AGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M236 AGJ, 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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M236 AGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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