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M346 DOY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,949 mi
Last recorded174,949 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM346 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 174,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 174,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 174,137 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2014 171,169 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 114,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 112,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 110,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 107,081 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 107,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 103,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 98,240 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 98,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 93,713 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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M346 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DOY, 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 M346 DOY registered?

M346 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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