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M314 YAV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,172 mi
Last recorded231,172 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 231,172 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 231,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Main beam switch faulty

Nearside front inner chassis corroded(Previously repaired)

Nearside rear floor and outer sill corroded

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack arm

Radiator cooling fan cover missing

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 27 Jan 2009 223,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 200,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 173,128 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 138,826 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2005 138,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front inner arch damaged

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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M314 YAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc 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 M314 YAV, 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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M314 YAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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