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M52 MJA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,030 mi
Last recorded138,030 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 MJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 134,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 132,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 128,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check offside front brake pads for wear.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres are getting near the legal limit.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,727 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 116,119 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 116,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 114,225 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 114,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,003 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 103,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 97,742 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 93,648 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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M52 MJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M52 MJA, 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 M52 MJA registered?

M52 MJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is M52 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M52 MJA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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