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M255 GGH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 GGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge - on limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel unions corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,516 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by filter ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,505 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by filter ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 90,453 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (centre) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by filter ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,040 miles

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill panel to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipe by filter corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner floor pan to outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,125 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,101 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,647 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,211 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,058 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,993 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,284 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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M255 GGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M255 GGH, 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 M255 GGH registered?

M255 GGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M255 GGH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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