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SBZ 205

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 205
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,930 miles

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

srs light on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,888 miles

front disc corroding - engine down on power

Fail 21 Jul 2010 91,888 miles

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

front disc corroding - engine down on power

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,447 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 80,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 65,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 58,417 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SBZ 205 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SBZ 205, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBZ 205 registered?

SBZ 205 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is SBZ 205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 205 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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