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7 JWL

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

105,296 mi
Last recorded105,296 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,296 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 101,024 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,348 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 125,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 124,911 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 124,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 124,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 124,122 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 122,276 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 122,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 116,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 114,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 112,135 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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7 JWL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 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 7 JWL, 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 36 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 7 JWL registered?

7 JWL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is 7 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 JWL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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