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M456 GPJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,767 mi
Last recorded134,767 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 134,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 134,742 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 134,736 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 130,689 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 130,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

unable to check brake pads due to obscured vision

Pass 7 Apr 2008 128,575 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2007 122,860 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 122,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 116,545 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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M456 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M456 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 M456 GPJ registered?

M456 GPJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M456 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M456 GPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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