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M705 VNN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,527 mi
Last recorded88,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 VNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,527 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,660 miles

various components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 87,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body Front and Back suspension sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,526 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,800 miles

corrosion to underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,178 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,267 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 83,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,887 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,815 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,807 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,611 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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M705 VNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M705 VNN, 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 M705 VNN registered?

M705 VNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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