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M717 BEC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,018 mi
Last recorded111,018 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 BEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 111,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all underbody has slight corroded

both wings have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,088 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both wings corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both wings corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 90,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,828 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,858 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,251 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,251 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 65,088 miles

OSR NSR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Fail 16 May 2019 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OSR NSR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 62,147 miles

NSF OSF TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 8 May 2017 58,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,668 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 48,812 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 48,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,153 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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M717 BEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M717 BEC, 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 M717 BEC registered?

M717 BEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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