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H16 ABB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,637 mi
Last recorded150,637 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 ABB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 150,637 miles

Vehicle structure/suspension components has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 14 Apr 2023 150,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 146,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 142,338 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 138,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,047 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,890 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,880 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot well slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot well slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 112,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,987 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 94,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,579 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 91,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 81,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,130 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,586 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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H16 ABB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H16 ABB, 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 H16 ABB registered?

H16 ABB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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