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M346 CAV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,266 mi
Last recorded168,266 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM346 CAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 168,266 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2018 164,303 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 164,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 159,952 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 159,879 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 155,731 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 150,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 146,450 miles

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

corrosion on main steel brake pipe

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2014 146,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 141,824 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2013 141,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 137,330 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 137,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 134,676 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 134,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 131,204 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 131,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 126,657 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 126,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 121,197 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 121,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 116,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 116,300 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 109,201 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 109,201 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 103,348 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 103,348 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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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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