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M50 JAS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 JAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 93,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 93,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,157 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 93,156 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked where joins at rigid pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 88,570 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked where joins at rigid pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,484 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 85,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,802 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 81,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 71,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,888 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,313 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,940 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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M50 JAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M50 JAS, 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 M50 JAS registered?

M50 JAS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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