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M29 VRA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 VRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Squeek from balljoint area keep under observation

Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Squeek from balljoint area keep under observation

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,256 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both of (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f steering arm inner ball joint slight play

rear diff slight misting of oil

Fail 30 Nov 2016 116,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both of (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play both of (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f steering arm inner ball joint slight play

rear diff slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 109,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,655 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 101,655 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,634 miles

osf front tyre haws slight cut but not cord showing

Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,634 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf front tyre haws slight cut but not cord showing

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,415 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 70,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,371 miles

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

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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M29 VRA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M29 VRA, 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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M29 VRA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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