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M354 BGJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 BGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,556 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel pipe near tank corroding (metal)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,270 miles

chips in screen

tyres different size front to rear but on same axle

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,662 miles

front and rear brake imbalance requirements only just met. brakes may require attention soon!

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,841 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,841 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,863 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,695 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,974 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,147 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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M354 BGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M354 BGJ, 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 M354 BGJ registered?

M354 BGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M354 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M354 BGJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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