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M317 VRR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 VRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,523 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 120,177 miles

scratch in bottom centre of screen, this could develope in to a crack. needs watching. though gases test alright, there is a high speed miss

Fail 7 Jun 2008 120,186 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

scratch in bottom centre of screen, this could develope in to a crack. needs watching. though gases test alright, there is a high speed miss

Pass 12 Jun 2007 114,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer door handle in op

Fail 12 Jun 2007 114,181 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer door handle in op

Pass 21 Jul 2006 111,566 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 VRR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

M317 VRR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M317 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 VRR shows 6 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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