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M552 GGT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM552 GGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 92,486 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 92,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,472 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe coming from tank ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe coming from tank ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/ both sides (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 82,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/ both sides (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust baffles loose/ centre section

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,112 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 81,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Due to surface corrosion (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perishing and wear on edge

Nearside Front wheel arch shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front Tyre side wall perishing

Offside Front wheel arch show signs of corrosion

Oil leak From diff seal ()

Oil leak From engine area ()

signs of surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,289 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,991 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,990 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2007 44,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,573 miles

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

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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M552 GGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M552 GGT, 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 M552 GGT registered?

M552 GGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M552 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M552 GGT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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