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M502 ECS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 ECS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,052 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,565 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,268 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,238 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 58,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 55,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 53,501 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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M502 ECS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc 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 M502 ECS, 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 M502 ECS registered?

M502 ECS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M502 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M502 ECS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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