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OCT 512

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,237 mi
Last recorded88,237 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 512
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,502 miles

all tyre walls & cracked perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,382 miles

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 78,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OCT 512 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OCT 512, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCT 512 registered?

OCT 512 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is OCT 512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 512 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCT 512 have outstanding finance?

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