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M315 YAV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,664 mi
Last recorded121,664 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,664 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2013 116,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 112,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

signs of fuel leak around filter area

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 107,510 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 107,500 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,233 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 103,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,667 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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M315 YAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M315 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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What year was M315 YAV registered?

M315 YAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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