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M386 KJW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,865 mi
Last recorded52,865 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 52,865 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake dust cover corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,316 miles

4 x springs and shocks corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR Tyre cracked, perished & worn close to the legal limit (185/65/15)

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

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroding

dry joint n/s/f

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

4 x springs and shocks corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroding

dry joint n/s/f

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 May 2013 49,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 20 May 2013 49,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,004 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 34,004 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,808 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,808 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 31,692 miles

nearside rear passengers door wont open allowing inspection of seat belt

Fail 29 May 2009 31,692 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear passengers door wont open allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,420 miles

advise front number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,664 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2007 27,664 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,687 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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M386 KJW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M386 KJW, 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 M386 KJW registered?

M386 KJW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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