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M925 TJL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,357 mi
Last recorded154,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM925 TJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 154,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 17 Jul 2025 148,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 148,061 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Washer, only one jet working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 141,888 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system badly corroeded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front lower wing/sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing/sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear lower wing corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 141,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Stone chip (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system badly corroeded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front lower wing/sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing/sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear lower wing corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 134,079 miles

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

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 24 Jun 2022 125,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 116,427 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,894 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 5 Apr 2016 97,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,962 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 94,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,308 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,519 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,931 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 86,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,969 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off-side front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,678 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,089 miles

corrosion on the inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,579 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 67,579 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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M925 TJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M925 TJL, 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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M925 TJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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