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SIA 747

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

144,068 mi
Last recorded144,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 747
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 144,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 140,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,792 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded union in front of fuel tank

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 121,451 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 120,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 119,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,524 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,974 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,745 miles

Emissions only just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,016 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight lift in nearside drop link advise attention

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,038 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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SIA 747 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SIA 747, 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 SIA 747 registered?

SIA 747 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is SIA 747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIA 747 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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