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M534 GGJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM534 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 117,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in place

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated (poor condition) border line pass

front brake pads low (boreder line pass)

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,231 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in place

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated (poor condition) border line pass

front brake pads low (boreder line pass)

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 112,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,371 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

oil leaks

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil springs corroded

horn slightly week in sound

offside and nearside front shock absorber moints corroded

offside and nearside sills corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

srs light on

wiper poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,601 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 100,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

srs lite on

Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,381 miles

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

numberplates starting to fade

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

surface corrosion to underside

wiper sweep mech slow

Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,615 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 92,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in steering box

poor wear patterns to rear tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2006 88,955 miles

brake pipes to front flexis starting to corrode

light failure light illuminated on dash but all lamps operating at test

poor wear pattern to the inside edges of both rear tyres. Nearside getting close to limit

some surface corrosion started on rear chassis legs

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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M534 GGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M534 GGJ, 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 M534 GGJ registered?

M534 GGJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M534 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M534 GGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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