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M551 GPG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 GPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 127,665 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,740 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 125,372 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 125,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 123,338 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,372 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 119,709 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

check wheel alignment

Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 116,376 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 111,897 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 111,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 109,616 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 107,001 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 107,001 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 104,336 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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M551 GPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M551 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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M551 GPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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