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M418 GPG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,190 mi
Last recorded167,190 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 GPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 167,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,776 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 158,721 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 150,489 miles

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

Oil leak

engine cooling fan faulty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 141,355 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 141,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 133,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 122,753 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and n/s/f tyre heavy perished and cracking

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to outer sills round drain plugs

corrosion to rear floor pans and boot floor pans

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Feb 2008 113,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 109,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 103,858 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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M418 GPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M418 GPG, 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 M418 GPG registered?

M418 GPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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