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M274 PSO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,753 mi
Last recorded171,753 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 PSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2013 171,753 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 171,055 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wings corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 169,368 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 169,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 157,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 157,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 147,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 139,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 138,153 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 138,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M274 PSO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M274 PSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M274 PSO registered?

M274 PSO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M274 PSO safe to buy?

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