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THM 204

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,874 mi
Last recorded153,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHM 204
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 153,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 152,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 152,097 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 151,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside outer sill holed

Pass 17 May 2023 149,265 miles

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 149,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 107,657 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 107,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Speedometer operation impaired dashboard clocks flash when hazrd lights are turned on (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 105,778 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 105,778 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 104,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 101,676 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear shock absorb-er slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,450 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,743 miles

brake discs surface corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2010 87,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,880 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2007 80,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 78,392 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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THM 204 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 THM 204, 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 THM 204 registered?

THM 204 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is THM 204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THM 204 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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