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M15 CHJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,509 mi
Last recorded201,509 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 201,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 201,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 196,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 193,123 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 193,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2023 189,578 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 185,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 185,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 180,608 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 175,181 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 175,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 171,575 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 171,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 169,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 166,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 158,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 151,363 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 151,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 147,029 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 147,026 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 141,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 136,383 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 136,383 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,538 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 120,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 114,244 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 114,244 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 109,145 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 109,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,024 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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M15 CHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M15 CHJ, 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 M15 CHJ registered?

M15 CHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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