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YCZ 4816

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,327 mi
Last recorded166,327 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 4816
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 166,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 162,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 157,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 153,507 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 149,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 145,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 142,738 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 139,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 135,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 135,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 132,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 129,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,997 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,850 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

road springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 104,848 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

road springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,333 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

number plates not road legal

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Apr 2007 101,716 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 101,651 miles

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

both sides rear tyres on limit on inner edges

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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YCZ 4816 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YCZ 4816, 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 YCZ 4816 registered?

YCZ 4816 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is YCZ 4816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCZ 4816 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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