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ExpiredMileage
327,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present
(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever (floor mounted) feels like the working travel may be close to the end
(3.6B.2c)The rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present along their lengths
(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit
(8.3.1d)Damage present within the swept area of the windscreen less than 040mm diameter
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present
(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever (floor mounted) feels like the working travel may be close to the end
(3.6B.2c)The rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present along their lengths
(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit
(8.3.1d)Damage present within the swept area of the windscreen less than 040mm diameter
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
(1.1.4a)one of two offside rear position lamps inoperative
(2.4A.2)the offside rear floor areas have surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(2.4G.1)the offside rear antiroll bar through bracket appears to have corrosion forming which may soon require service
(3.5.1f)the brake warning lamp within the instrument display indicates that either the brake pads are becoming due for renewal,or there is a fault on the system which requires service
(3.6B.2c)the steel brake pipes as far as can be inspected appear to have surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 25% maximum throughout the performance test,recommend servicing
(6.1.1)the boot florr nearside rear has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the bonnet front section has surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the nearside front lower corner of front door has corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the nearside rear outer wheel arch has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the offside front lower corner of front door has corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the offside front outer wing area has surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the offside rear outer wheel arch has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
(1.1.4a)one of two offside rear position lamps inoperative
(2.4A.2)the offside rear floor areas have surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(2.4G.1)the offside rear antiroll bar through bracket appears to have corrosion forming which may soon require service
(3.5.1f)the brake warning lamp within the instrument display indicates that either the brake pads are becoming due for renewal,or there is a fault on the system which requires service
(3.6B.2c)the steel brake pipes as far as can be inspected appear to have surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 25% maximum throughout the performance test,recommend servicing
(6.1.1)the boot florr nearside rear has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the bonnet front section has surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the nearside front lower corner of front door has corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the nearside rear outer wheel arch has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the offside front lower corner of front door has corrosion forming which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the offside front outer wing area has surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(6.1.4)the offside rear outer wheel arch has surface corrosion forming which may soon require service
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
(2.2C.d)offside and nearside outer track rods slight heat discolourisation present
(2.7.3)offside front shock absorber misting oil present
(3.6B.2C)nearside rear steel brake pipes surface corrosion present
(6.1.4)bonnet excessively corroded under paint at front edge of bonnet,no sharp edges or projections at time of inspection
(8.3.1d)damage within the swept area less than 040mm
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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M277 UDB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M277 UDB, 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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M277 UDB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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