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M299 SMV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,528 mi
Last recorded120,528 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 120,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 120,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 113,079 miles

o/s /f tyre wearing uneven

Fail 25 Oct 2006 105,914 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,914 miles

Oil leak

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 SMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M299 SMV, 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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How do I check the history of M299 SMV?

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What year was M299 SMV registered?

M299 SMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M299 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M299 SMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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