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M5 MSA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,029 mi
Last recorded200,029 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 200,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 198,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 197,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 197,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 197,341 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 195,204 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 193,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 191,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 190,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 190,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 187,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 179,454 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 169,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 160,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 150,630 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 150,517 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 140,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 140,921 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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M5 MSA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M5 MSA, 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 M5 MSA registered?

M5 MSA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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