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M361 GRT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,792 mi
Last recorded73,792 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 GRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,792 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 73,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,684 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 73,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,045 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,113 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,014 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,697 miles

various exhaust clamps are eroding away but just securing system

Pass 29 May 2013 63,215 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,599 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,879 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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M361 GRT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M361 GRT, 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 M361 GRT registered?

M361 GRT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M361 GRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M361 GRT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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