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GIL 6444

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 6444
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,061 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 87,061 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 85,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 85,263 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,129 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 85,129 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,437 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 84,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,538 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,498 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,266 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,235 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,622 miles

front head lamp beams poor

Pass 11 Feb 2012 80,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 78,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,478 miles

plastic interior bonnet pull broken

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,236 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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GIL 6444 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 GIL 6444, 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 GIL 6444 registered?

GIL 6444 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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