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M378 KOL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 KOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 151,483 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine noise maybe camshaft

washer jets blocked

Fail 20 Aug 2008 150,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine noise maybe camshaft

washer jets blocked

Pass 3 Aug 2007 137,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 132,032 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 132,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 126,985 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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M378 KOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M378 KOL, 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 M378 KOL registered?

M378 KOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1994.

Is M378 KOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M378 KOL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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