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M342 PTM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,221 mi
Last recorded124,221 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 PTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 124,221 miles

Emissions not tested over heated in test lane (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

front tyres cracked and perished

general body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to o/s/r sill area

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 115,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,184 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 107,182 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,719 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 104,703 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 85,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,489 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 75,655 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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M342 PTM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M342 PTM, 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 M342 PTM registered?

M342 PTM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 1994.

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