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M2 TBF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,069 mi
Last recorded97,069 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,069 miles

Front Both Wheel Arches Corroding

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,866 miles

Central Front Wheel Arches Corroding

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 96,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Wheel Arches Corroding

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,436 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,425 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 94,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,009 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,818 miles

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

number plates slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,263 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,441 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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M2 TBF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M2 TBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M2 TBF registered?

M2 TBF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M2 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 TBF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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