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M362 TMC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

293,735 mi
Last recorded293,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM362 TMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 293,735 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust weak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 289,635 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 289,635 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 281,634 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 280,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise on free play at steering wheel.

advise on movement to prop shaft front coupling.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 257,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 257,723 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 257,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 225,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 192,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 159,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 144,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,587 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 54,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M362 TMC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M362 TMC, 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 M362 TMC registered?

M362 TMC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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