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M45 WYD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,277 mi
Last recorded197,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM45 WYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 197,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 179,339 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 177,247 miles

corrosion on underside

Fail 27 Jan 2012 177,088 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Dec 2010 168,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 168,531 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 156,609 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 156,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 149,668 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes wax oiled

salt corosion on front brake pipes

slight play at front wheels

Pass 29 Nov 2007 138,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes coated in sealer

rear no/plate discoloured

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some corosion on brake pipes and hose feruules

Pass 9 Nov 2006 135,215 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 135,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 129,442 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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M45 WYD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M45 WYD, 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 M45 WYD registered?

M45 WYD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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