MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension/brake components coroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exterior has multiple areas of damage(no sharp projections)
Nearside Front Shock absorber outer casing coroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Srs light illuminated intermittently (off at time of test)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear lower suspension arm not inspected for condition due to cover fitted
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear heat shield insecure
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
rear lower suspension arms not checked for condition due to covers fitted
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on main steel brake pipe
rear number plate deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on main steel brake pipe
exhaust system deteriorated
rear number plate deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system deteriorated
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight corrosion on wheel arches
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight corrosion on wheel arches
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrioson on nearside rear brake disc
exhaust heat sheild adrift;and support bracket broken
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside front and offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded
poor pattern on nearside headlight
unable to check front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted
unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside front and offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded
poor pattern on nearside headlight
unable to check front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted
unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M346 CAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 M346 CAV, 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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M346 CAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1994.
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