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M382 VER

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,946 mi
Last recorded137,946 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM382 VER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 137,946 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 130,566 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 121,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,120 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 111,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 111,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2014 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 105,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 104,167 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 104,167 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 101,159 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 101,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,514 miles

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

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

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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M382 VER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M382 VER, 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 M382 VER registered?

M382 VER is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M382 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M382 VER shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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