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M370 NNA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,788 mi
Last recorded185,788 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM370 NNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 185,788 miles

Both front tyres slight shoulder wear. 185/6515T

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers.

Corrosion to top area of o/s/r shock absorber.

Door check strap worn slightly o/s/f.

Front heat shield around pipe loose.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil around rear differential.

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight moisture rear P.A.S pipe.

Wiper slight smearing.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 179,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 179,083 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 170,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 170,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 160,481 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

only just pattern on o/s headlamp

Fail 7 Sep 2011 160,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Sep 2010 154,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 154,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 148,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 144,220 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

different tyre sizes fitted front to rear

drivers sun visor insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2007 139,214 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 139,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 132,226 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 132,226 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M370 NNA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M370 NNA, 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 M370 NNA registered?

M370 NNA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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