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M335 YBK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,808 mi
Last recorded189,808 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM335 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 189,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 189,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside / nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 187,568 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both - inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 185,190 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 180,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 175,018 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 170,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 166,005 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/r impact damage

Pass 6 Jul 2013 164,045 miles

Front bumper slight damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 161,469 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 161,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 161,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 158,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 154,427 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 150,030 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 144,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 134,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 134,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak from engine asnd gearbox

slight play in steering

unablr to check front and rear brake pads and discs

Fail 13 Jun 2006 130,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 130,538 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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M335 YBK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M335 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.

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What year was M335 YBK registered?

M335 YBK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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