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M306 TJO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,044 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED ON OUTTER WALL..

Pass 14 Jun 2018 122,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,298 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 121,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,272 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking and o/s/f tyre wearing on outer wall

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking and o/s/f tyre wearing on outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,741 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jun 2014 118,741 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2013 117,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant light on

Fail 15 Jun 2013 117,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant light on

Fail 24 Jun 2012 115,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2012 115,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 113,866 miles

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 111,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 107,071 miles

exhaust catalyst rattle [internal]

nearside front tyre wall cracking

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 102,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 99,898 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 TJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TJO, 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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M306 TJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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