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M338 KOL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 KOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 56,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

car nearly over heated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,522 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,827 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,942 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,252 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,961 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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M338 KOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M338 KOL, 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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M338 KOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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