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M861 XVE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,642 mi
Last recorded110,642 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,402 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2024 105,398 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2023 100,453 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,201 miles

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

exhaust rubbing on the body

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,186 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rubbing on the body

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,769 miles

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2021 89,760 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,622 miles

Front both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2020 85,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor on corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,509 miles

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2019 80,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads are starting to get low

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake pads are starting to get low

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,708 miles

All brake pads are getting low

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

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

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Wiper blades could be better

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,503 miles

Brake discs worn and pitted and brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,675 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner walls/edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,167 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,154 miles

CRACKING N/S/R TYRE

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,804 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,347 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 57,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2005 56,626 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 XVE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

M861 XVE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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