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M43 BLC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,205 mi
Last recorded36,205 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

RegistrationM43 BLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 36,205 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 36,205 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 36,168 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 34,416 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 33,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,060 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 30,059 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking under bonnet. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Jun 2012 29,292 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,618 miles

Vehicle has sustained slight damage to all 4 corners, doors and wheel arches.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,382 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,225 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 28,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,842 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,534 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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M43 BLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc 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 M43 BLC, 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

How do I check the history of M43 BLC?

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What year was M43 BLC registered?

M43 BLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M43 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M43 BLC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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