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M309 CDM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,560 mi
Last recorded218,560 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 CDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 218,560 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 218,592 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 209,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspention balljoint covers slightly deteriorated

n/s/r & o/s/r inner lower arm bushes has slight deterioration

n/s/r & o/s/r subframe bushes slightly deteriorating

o/s/f drop arm balljoint has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 199,244 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 199,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 188,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 176,912 miles

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

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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M309 CDM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M309 CDM, 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 M309 CDM registered?

M309 CDM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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