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M236 SVJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,015 mi
Last recorded188,015 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 SVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 188,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 186,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 185,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 185,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 183,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 171,837 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 171,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 156,924 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 SVJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 M236 SVJ, 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 M236 SVJ registered?

M236 SVJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M236 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M236 SVJ 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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