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SG 40

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,662 mi
Last recorded38,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG 40
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 38,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 38,588 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 38,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 37,700 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking on inner edge

Rear tyres perished/cracking on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 37,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,972 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,921 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 32,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,124 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,367 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,497 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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SG 40 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SG 40, 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 SG 40?

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What year was SG 40 registered?

SG 40 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is SG 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG 40 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG 40 have outstanding finance?

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