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M7 GSL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 165,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 158,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 151,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 143,523 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 143,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,334 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 131,199 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 131,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 122,826 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

unable to check all testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Jul 2008 122,826 miles

unable to check all testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Jul 2007 116,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 116,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 109,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 105,698 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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M7 GSL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M7 GSL, 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 M7 GSL registered?

M7 GSL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M7 GSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 GSL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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