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PAT 226

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,636 mi
Last recorded78,636 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 226
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,434 miles

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,922 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,991 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 61,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,683 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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PAT 226 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PAT 226, 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

How do I check the history of PAT 226?

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What year was PAT 226 registered?

PAT 226 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is PAT 226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 226 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAT 226 have outstanding finance?

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