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M391 PHD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM391 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to all underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2025 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to all underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 68,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,555 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end gaiter split ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 66,554 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end gaiter split ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,450 miles

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

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,132 miles

Offside Front shock moist

Offside Rear tyre perished

nail osr tyre

osr tyre underinflated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front shock moist

Offside Rear tyre perished

nail osr tyre

osr tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,641 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,641 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,639 miles

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

sidewall perished o/s rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,639 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

sidewall perished o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,311 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,308 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,901 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 45,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,464 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 43,464 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

movement in steering

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,126 miles

still play in steering not excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2007 40,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE STRONG NOT ABLE TO EXCACTLY PIN POINT PLAY AS UNDER TRAY FITTED

engine under tray fitted time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,793 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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M391 PHD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M391 PHD, 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 M391 PHD registered?

M391 PHD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M391 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M391 PHD shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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