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M125 VDO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,157 mi
Last recorded112,157 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 112,157 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 69,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,446 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,372 miles

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

Oil leak(s). o/s front headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,049 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlight cracked

Oil leak engine and rear diff ()

near side tyres wearing on outer edges close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,831 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,109 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

os headlight cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,574 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,465 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,232 miles

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

low coolant level warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,300 miles

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

o/s/f head light glass cracked

screen washer bottle leaking

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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M125 VDO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M125 VDO, 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 M125 VDO registered?

M125 VDO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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