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M331 SYC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM331 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 141,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 135,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear

corrosion in outer sills around rubber grommets

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f coilsping corroded

o/s/r shock corroded

slight lift n/s/f bottom balljoint

srs light on

Fail 27 Sep 2010 135,696 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear

corrosion in outer sills around rubber grommets

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f coilsping corroded

o/s/r shock corroded

slight lift n/s/f bottom balljoint

srs light on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 127,848 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 117,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 100,015 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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M331 SYC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol 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 M331 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M331 SYC?

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What year was M331 SYC registered?

M331 SYC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M331 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M331 SYC 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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