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M318 YBK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,107 mi
Last recorded163,107 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 163,107 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 163,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 160,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 152,693 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 152,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 144,925 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 144,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 137,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs lipped

front numberplate damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 137,146 miles

front discs lipped

front numberplate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2007 127,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 117,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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M318 YBK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M318 YBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M318 YBK registered?

M318 YBK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M318 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M318 YBK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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