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M320 SYC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,806 mi
Last recorded148,806 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM320 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,806 miles

Oil leak

baffles loose in exhaust

front propshaft rubber starting to split

rear brake flex. hoses perished

srs lamp stays on a long time

surface corrosion on rear chassis & large dent in n/s outer sill

Fail 29 Jul 2013 148,766 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

baffles loose in exhaust

front propshaft rubber starting to split

n/s rear tyre on limit

rear brake flex. hoses perished

srs lamp stays on a long time

surface corrosion on rear chassis & large dent in n/s outer sill

Pass 24 Jul 2012 139,942 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 139,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 131,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 118,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake fluid level slightly low

nearside bumper fixing insecure

nearside headlamp aim pattern poor

offside headlamp aim pattern poor

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2009 107,744 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 107,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,347 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,664 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 84,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,296 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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M320 SYC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M320 SYC, 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 M320 SYC registered?

M320 SYC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M320 SYC safe to buy?

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