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M317 DPV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,633 mi
Last recorded120,633 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 DPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 120,633 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer detiorated

front o/s outer sil corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 120,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust silencer detiorated

front o/s outer sil corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,970 miles

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 115,970 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 112,642 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads low

n/s/r and o/s/r floors/chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f outer cill slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 112,642 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads low

n/s/r and o/s/r floors/chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f outer cill slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 109,165 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 109,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil warning light on, on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2009 103,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 92,443 miles

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

offside front track rod end ball joint slight play

oil leak on diff

Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,148 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,745 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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M317 DPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M317 DPV, 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 M317 DPV registered?

M317 DPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1994.

Is M317 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 DPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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