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M341 YAV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,473 mi
Last recorded175,473 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM341 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 175,473 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 175,473 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 175,186 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 175,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 174,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 174,475 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 173,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 172,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 172,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 170,984 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 170,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013
Pass 6 Nov 2012 168,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 166,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 165,419 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 165,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 176,376 miles

o/s mirror casing missing leaving glass intact

Fail 12 Jan 2010 176,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s mirror casing missing leaving glass intact

Pass 6 Nov 2008 160,234 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 160,234 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 159,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 158,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 158,398 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 156,175 miles

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 19 Oct 2005 156,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

speedometer not illuminated

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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M341 YAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 M341 YAV, 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 M341 YAV registered?

M341 YAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 1994.

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