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M856 ATC

1994 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

32,832 mi
Last recorded32,832 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Unknown141,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 ATC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,527 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight wear in front and rear leaf spring shakle bushes

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension components but not to excess

Fail 16 Jun 2023 32,526 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 23 May 2022 31,747 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 20 May 2022 31,746 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside/suspension but not to excess

Fail 19 May 2022 31,746 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside/suspension but not to excess

Fail 19 May 2022 31,746 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion on underside/suspension but not to excess

Fail 3 May 2022 31,742 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pad retainers corroded / split

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,699 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leakng but not to 75mm within 5 mins engine damp all round (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear spring bushes slight wear and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both near side and off side (5.1.2 (c) (i))

all round corrosion on underside of vehicle

front tyre dates 3217

wheel trims fitted and wheel nuts not checked

Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round corrosion on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various sections around engine not dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn but not to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both stubs have slight movement (5.1.2 (c) (i))

wheel trims fitted cannot check wheel nuts

Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules have corrosion on front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around engine and filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scuffing on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

various points covered in underseal

Fail 11 Feb 2019 26,316 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front section excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules have corrosion on front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around engine and filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scuffing on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

various points covered in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion body and chassis has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak at diff pinion

Fail 5 Feb 2018 24,127 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing both rear drop links excessive wear on rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak diff pinion leaking but not exessive ()

various rust around chassis but not to failure criteria

Pass 9 Feb 2017 8,661 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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M856 ATC is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 141,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M856 ATC registered?

M856 ATC is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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