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M358 RVT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,916 mi
Last recorded128,916 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 RVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 128,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 126,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 126,003 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to Nearside & Offside rear underside chassis.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 121,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 120,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 118,734 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 118,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 115,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 112,584 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 112,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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M358 RVT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M358 RVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M358 RVT?

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What year was M358 RVT registered?

M358 RVT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is M358 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M358 RVT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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