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M436 GPJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,714 mi
Last recorded137,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 137,714 miles

Oil leak

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

rubber fuel cap sill poor

srs worning lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 131,270 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front tyre preshures's need checking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 121,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery loose

chips to screen

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear wheel arches (lower front)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

fuel cap seal perished

n/s mirror housing insecure

nail in o/s front tyre

oil leak

rear brake imbalance (37%)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 112,073 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 100,343 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 100,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front pads getting low and discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2006 89,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 77,927 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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M436 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M436 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 M436 GPJ registered?

M436 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M436 GPJ safe to buy?

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