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M293 UDB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,358 mi
Last recorded142,358 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 UDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 142,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,425 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,860 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 137,860 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s from the flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,218 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 132,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts & rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rears. (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side rear & near side rear subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 130,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under abs motor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 128,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,529 miles

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 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 6 Jul 2015 114,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,035 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,836 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 83,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 74,828 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007

n/s front tyer worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,396 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in steering system

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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M293 UDB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M293 UDB, 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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M293 UDB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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