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M313 GPC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,699 mi
Last recorded185,699 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM313 GPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 185,699 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine and different oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 175,332 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 167,214 miles

Oil leak

Rear end damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 159,645 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 159,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 148,788 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 148,787 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 139,693 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Both rear tyres inner edges worn.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 139,693 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Both rear tyres inner edges worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,597 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 109,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 99,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,041 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,765 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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M313 GPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M313 GPC, 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 M313 GPC registered?

M313 GPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is M313 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M313 GPC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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