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M870 VCT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,417 mi
Last recorded168,417 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 168,417 miles

underbody rust including perscribed areas

Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer vehicle sill covered with material / underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody surface rust including all suspension components, subframes & chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2024 167,099 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer vehicle sill covered with material / underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody surface rust including all suspension components, subframes & chassis

Pass 23 Oct 2023 164,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 160,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 160,939 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 156,985 miles

Nearside steering arm has free play under able to see clearly due to under trays

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

diesel pump damp with fuel

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2021 156,985 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) unable to see steering arms due to under trays (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering arm has free play under able to see clearly due to under trays

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

diesel pump damp with fuel

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to see brake pads clearly

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 154,687 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r sill corroding

play in n/s steering idler arm

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2018 153,016 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm

fuel pipes damp

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 151,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 151,550 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,156 miles

rear inner sills corroding

slight up lift in lower ball joints

Pass 6 Oct 2015 146,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 143,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has slight uneven wear

slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2013 141,256 miles

r wheel arches corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 127,528 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 127,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,529 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 116,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 106,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,381 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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M870 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M870 VCT, 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 M870 VCT registered?

M870 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M870 VCT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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