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M349 SBW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,925 mi
Last recorded127,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM349 SBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 127,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,902 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 106,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 106,026 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 94,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,523 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 83,523 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,054 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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M349 SBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M349 SBW, 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 M349 SBW registered?

M349 SBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M349 SBW safe to buy?

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