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M494 ABY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,220 mi
Last recorded115,220 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 115,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 114,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 114,239 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,706 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2017 112,704 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,693 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 105,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 103,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,798 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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M494 ABY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M494 ABY, 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 M494 ABY registered?

M494 ABY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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