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M96 RDC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,305 mi
Last recorded67,305 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM96 RDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 67,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 67,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 67,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 66,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll bar bracket corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 66,146 miles

heavily undersealled

Pass 7 May 2019 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,314 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,314 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,098 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,108 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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M96 RDC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M96 RDC, 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 M96 RDC registered?

M96 RDC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M96 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M96 RDC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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