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M383 GPJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,362 mi
Last recorded156,362 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 156,362 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 147,836 miles

Alternator and aux belt tensioner bearings excessively noisey

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 147,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Alternator and aux belt tensioner bearings excessively noisey

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 140,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

both f tyre worn on edges

dash lights flashing

ex heat sheald loose

noise on osf suspension

Fail 12 Aug 2013 140,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

bolb light on

both f tyre worn on edges

dash lights flashing

ex heat sheald loose

noise on osf suspension

nsr light worn on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 130,791 miles

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

Rise and fall on rear brakes high

Various engine oil leaks evident

Pass 3 Aug 2011 126,239 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,673 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 122,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 120,969 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 120,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 118,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 114,756 miles

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

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

front pads low

o/s mirror damaged

washers poor

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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M383 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M383 GPJ, 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 M383 GPJ registered?

M383 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M383 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M383 GPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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