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M406 ATW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,472 mi
Last recorded119,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 119,472 miles

All suspension arms and springs are corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 119,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components have general corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 119,549 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 119,458 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 118,781 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 118,780 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,888 miles

Auxiliary belt perished/cracking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,486 miles

Nearside front wing corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,200 miles

Both the front wings are corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,404 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 98,869 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 97,433 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 97,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 94,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,955 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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M406 ATW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M406 ATW, 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 M406 ATW registered?

M406 ATW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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