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M545 PBP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

235,396 mi
Last recorded235,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 PBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 235,396 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

wipers on intermittent all time ??

Fail 20 Jan 2017 235,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wear to edges must be close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wear to edges must be close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to edges -- must be close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers on intermittent all time ??

Pass 26 Jan 2016 223,326 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 223,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 215,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r suspenion little low?

Fail 6 Jan 2015 215,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 213,418 miles

1lt engine oil added was below min

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from poly vee belt drive system

some pershing o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2014 213,418 miles

1lt engine oil added was below min

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from poly vee belt drive system

some pershing o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2013 207,915 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bearing noise at front of engine

poly vee belt worn

Fail 14 Nov 2012 207,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

bearing noise front of engine

poly vee belt worn

poor tickover -surge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 207,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 205,794 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

power steering pump drive belt slight cracking

rear exhaust section has only one support hanger connected but is secure

Pass 30 Oct 2010 205,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

power steering pump drive belt slight cracking

rear exhaust section has only one support hanger connected but is secure

Pass 15 Oct 2009 200,800 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bearing noise in drive belt system quite loud

exhaust system badly misaliened

Fail 15 Oct 2009 200,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bearing noise in drive belt system quite loud

exhaust system badly misaliened

Pass 4 Nov 2008 188,202 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bearing noise from front of engine

exhaust system displaced at rear

o/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 179,916 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wear to inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 164,454 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 164,454 miles

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

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

brake pedal little spongy ?

rattle in rear silencer

some rusting to fuel line at pump

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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M545 PBP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M545 PBP, 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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M545 PBP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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