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M371 TRM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 TRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,287 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 78,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f lower ball joint noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,109 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,050 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,848 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,789 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,607 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005
Fail 14 Oct 2005

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

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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M371 TRM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M371 TRM, 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 M371 TRM registered?

M371 TRM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M371 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M371 TRM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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