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M386 TRM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,945 mi
Last recorded73,945 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 TRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 71,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,998 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer brake pad appears low

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear coil spring fractured

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,506 miles

Front brake hose ferrules heavily rusted.

Front brake pads appear to be worn close to limit (cannot see fully with wheels on)

o/s/f wing heavily rusted.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake hose ferrules heavily rusted.

o/s/f wing heavily rusted.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,222 miles

Track rod ends noisey when steering turned-advise replacement

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,477 miles

Front tyre tread wearing low.Rear tyre tread worn to limit.

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 TRM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 M386 TRM, 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 TRM registered?

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

Is M386 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M386 TRM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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