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M383 UYB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

general under body corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/r shock corroded

rear tyres perished/cracking

wiper starting to smear

Fail 25 Nov 2014 76,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

general under body corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/r shock corroded

rear tyres perished/cracking

wiper starting to smear

Fail 12 Nov 2013 72,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

front wipers slow

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,861 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorating

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 56,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,512 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,476 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 49,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,158 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 48,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M383 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

M383 UYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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