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M181 MUJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,382 mi
Last recorded110,382 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 MUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 110,382 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,281 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 100,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,207 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2017 86,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,155 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,154 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

emmisions test passed,computer failed as idle speed recorded as too low,

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 96,259 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm

Both rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Exhaust centre section mounting bracket missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 62,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 62,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 60,362 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,039 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 57,855 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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M181 MUJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M181 MUJ, 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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M181 MUJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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