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M37 CWK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,257 mi
Last recorded201,257 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM37 CWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 201,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 194,169 miles

Both outer tail lights not working.

Front and rear brake pads worn low.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight play in steering drag links.

Wiper switch in poor condition.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 194,161 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both outer tail lights not working.

Front and rear brake pads worn low.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight play in steering drag links.

Wiper switch in poor condition.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 187,444 miles

Both front and rear coil springs in rusty condition.

Both rear top suspension arm bushes worn.

Front and rear brake disc,s rusty and worn.

Front and rear brake hoses cracked and deteriorated.

Nearside front shock absorber leaking.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges.

Slight free play in steering drag links.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 187,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front and rear coil springs in rusty condition.

Both rear top suspension arm bushes worn.

Front and rear brake disc,s rusty and worn.

Front and rear brake hoses cracked and deteriorated.

Nearside front shock absorber leaking.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges.

Slight free play in steering drag links.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 181,653 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 164,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 22 May 2008 164,188 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play n/s steering arm

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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M37 CWK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M37 CWK, 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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M37 CWK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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