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E17 JAA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,643 mi
Last recorded165,643 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 JAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 165,643 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 154,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 143,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 137,487 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 137,487 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 127,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 127,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 116,163 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak. ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4x shocks (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017 103,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre,wearing low on edges.

Oil leak at rear diff. ()

Fail 3 May 2017 103,894 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre,wearing low on edges.

Oil leak at rear diff. ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,854 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 78,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres just starting to crack and perish

Fail 19 Apr 2013 69,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,627 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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E17 JAA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E17 JAA, 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 E17 JAA registered?

E17 JAA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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