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M470 GPG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,944 mi
Last recorded152,944 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 GPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 152,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 150,803 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess N/S + O/S (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 145,779 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess N/S + O/S (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear N/S + O/S Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2019 145,779 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess N/S + O/S (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear N/S + O/S Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2018 142,900 miles

N/S + O/S Front Engine Mounts Worn

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 134,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side Front.. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,350 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 127,341 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 121,496 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE /GEARBOX AREA.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 116,805 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,805 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 110,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side steering arm worn

Fail 21 Jan 2013 110,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side steering arm worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 94,506 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,338 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 82,298 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,688 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 69,842 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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M470 GPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M470 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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M470 GPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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