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M476 UTF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,104 mi
Last recorded59,104 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 59,104 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,056 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 56,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 54,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 54,256 miles

Emissions not tested Miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,457 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 53,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,271 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2017 51,384 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 51,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,217 miles

Advise nsf tyre worn inner & outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,999 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 46,999 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,669 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,918 miles

slight play both front wheel bearing

slight play near side front anti roll bar link bush

srs light on

tested in wet

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,190 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,845 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 33,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,900 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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M476 UTF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M476 UTF, 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 M476 UTF registered?

M476 UTF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M476 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M476 UTF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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