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M299 GPC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 GPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 136,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 19 Dec 2008 132,856 miles

brake pipes corroded

chip in screen zone B

Fail 18 Dec 2008 132,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

brake pipes corroded

chip in screen zone B

Pass 21 Dec 2007 111,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,421 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 92,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 91,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 84,310 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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M299 GPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M299 GPC, 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 M299 GPC registered?

M299 GPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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