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M317 MBE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,161 mi
Last recorded169,161 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 169,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 161,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 154,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 144,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 137,678 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 137,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 129,031 miles

metal brake pipe from front to rear soon need replacing

metal brake pipe to o/s front flexible hose soon need replacing

metal brake pipe to o/s rear flexible hose soon need replacing

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 MBE 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 85.7%.

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 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 M317 MBE, 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 MBE registered?

M317 MBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M317 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 MBE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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