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M861 BMB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,604 mi
Last recorded70,604 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 BMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 70,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to near side rear flexi

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills

coil spring corroded Both front

Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to near side rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear clamp (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,113 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,146 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,144 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,314 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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M861 BMB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M861 BMB, 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 M861 BMB registered?

M861 BMB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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