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M306 SWL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,332 mi
Last recorded113,332 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM306 SWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 113,332 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 113,332 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise vehicle structure corroded advise engine noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,742 miles

advise n/s/f steering idler arm bushes worn advise o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes corroded advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,970 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 98,910 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,876 miles

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

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded advise corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,475 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 89,475 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise n/s/f wishbone bracket damaged †advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges †advise corrosion to vehicle structure †advise o/s handbrake slighty low effort

Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,287 miles

advise o/s handbrake slighty low effort †advise corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe †advise n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge 185/65/15

Pass 26 Jul 2005 80,870 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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M306 SWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M306 SWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M306 SWL registered?

M306 SWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M306 SWL safe to buy?

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