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M275 OKM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,088 mi
Last recorded172,088 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 172,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 171,593 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 170,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 169,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both very slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 169,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has underseal covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 169,139 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 169,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 167,031 miles

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

both side front inner arches/shocker tops slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 167,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both side front inner arches/shocker tops slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 164,032 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 162,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

SRS light on

damage two o/s/f headlamp

Pass 13 May 2011 162,058 miles

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

SRS light on

damage two o/s/f headlamp

Fail 2 Jun 2010 160,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 160,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 155,555 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 155,526 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front kats rattling internaly

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 133,877 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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M275 OKM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M275 OKM, 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 M275 OKM registered?

M275 OKM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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