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C6 DON

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,791 mi
Last recorded166,791 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 166,791 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 166,758 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 163,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 160,534 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,354 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 155,462 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 155,457 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced adjacent to suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 149,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 146,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 May 2016 144,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 140,583 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 140,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 135,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 128,259 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,931 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 120,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 113,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 98,675 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 89,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 80,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 69,888 miles

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

rear oil leak

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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C6 DON is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 C6 DON, 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 C6 DON registered?

C6 DON is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is C6 DON safe to buy?

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