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M832 BLP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,548 mi
Last recorded109,548 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM832 BLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 109,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,430 miles

Nearside front outer track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 109,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 109,325 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2023 109,325 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2022 108,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 108,049 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 108,049 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,745 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,021 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,150 miles

wiper does not rest in original position

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper does not rest in original position

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,245 miles

Offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Oil leak

Steering box play detected

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,125 miles

*** offside front lower suspension ball joint has play ***

wiper rest position fault - sits higher on zone A

Fail 22 Jan 2014 101,143 miles

** offside front bottom ball joint has play **

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front downpipe heat sheild rattle

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 101,143 miles

** offside front bottom ball joint has play **

front downpipe heat sheild rattle

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,883 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 96,484 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 95,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 93,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 89,963 miles

offside front+offside rear+nearside rear tyres outer edges cracking , brake fluid on low side

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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M832 BLP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M832 BLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M832 BLP registered?

M832 BLP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M832 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M832 BLP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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