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M243 XKA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 XKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,329 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,177 miles

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened [all suspension components] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,974 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,261 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,217 miles

Front Inner coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,941 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,264 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,204 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 56,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,998 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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M243 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M243 XKA, 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 M243 XKA registered?

M243 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M243 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 XKA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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