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M830 MFX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM830 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,587 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 128,891 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushing worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 127,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside washer jet not working nearside re-aligned

Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,334 miles

Front windscreen wipers only working on setting 2 and 3)(not working when washer sprayed or setting 1

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded ,body structure surrounding fuel tank

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,281 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Incorrect size not secured by clamp or bracket (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid appears dirty

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Slight play noted in steering gear

Some testable components/items obscured by coverings/sheilds etc. Items obscured not tested.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 125,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near to injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Incorrect size not secured by clamp or bracket (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid appears dirty

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Slight play noted in steering gear

Some testable components/items obscured by coverings/sheilds etc. Items obscured not tested.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 119,132 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,126 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 113,733 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 110,606 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,027 miles

number plates deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,024 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2010 95,972 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear reg plates discoloured

strong smell of fuel

Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,314 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 84,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,527 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 63,830 miles

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

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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M830 MFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M830 MFX, 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 M830 MFX registered?

M830 MFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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