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WED 68S

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292,993 mi
Last recorded292,993 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWED 68S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 292,993 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Mar 2010 292,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 282,375 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 282,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 271,480 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 271,384 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 259,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 259,010 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 248,706 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 248,706 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 236,795 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 236,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 226,307 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 226,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 216,479 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 216,475 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 206,621 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 206,621 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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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WED 68S is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WED 68S, 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 WED 68S registered?

WED 68S is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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