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M356 GPJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,427 miles

accident repaired poorley repaired

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 19 Jul 2006 82,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

accident repaired poorley repaired

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 11 Jul 2006 82,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

serious damage to nearsidefront chassis causings steering geometry tobe out near side front wheel too far forward compairing with offside front

Pass 17 Jun 2005 78,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M356 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M356 GPJ, 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 M356 GPJ registered?

M356 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M356 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M356 GPJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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