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M305 CBP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 CBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,977 miles

Engine noisey.

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Motif removed from rear view mirror.

Rear brake pads on limit.

n/s headlight pattern poor.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 143,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine noisey.

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Motif removed from rear view mirror.

Rear brake pads on limit.

n/s headlight pattern poor.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 139,700 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Mark worn n/s/f tyre inner sidewall, outer sidewall marked.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

n/s/f tyre nailed.

n/s/r outer sidelight not working.

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges.

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 139,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Motif removed from rear view mirror.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

n/s/f tyre nailed.

n/s/r outer sidelight not working.

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges.

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2008 134,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight deterioation rear no. plate.

Suspect both rear outer sidelights not working,

n/s/f and both rear tyre outer sidewalls marked.

Fail 13 May 2008 134,128 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight deterioation rear no. plate.

Suspect both rear outer sidelights not working,

n/s/f and both rear tyre outer sidewalls marked.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 127,222 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 127,222 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 126,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake efficiency on limit.

both rear and o/s/f tyre outer sidewalls marked.

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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M305 CBP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M305 CBP, 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 M305 CBP registered?

M305 CBP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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