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M216 VCT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,000 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,927 miles

nsr mud flap insecure

surface corrosion on rear subframe

surface corrosion on rear underbody

Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,927 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nsr mud flap insecure

surface corrosion on rear subframe

surface corrosion on rear underbody

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,920 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,883 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges to excess

Pass 14 Jul 2009

both front tyres have slight ware on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,248 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 26 Jul 2007 50,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,357 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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M216 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M216 VCT, 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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M216 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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