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J8 SPF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,373 mi
Last recorded113,373 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 SPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill around drain plug (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,582 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,792 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 109,792 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,428 miles

195/65/15

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

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

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

Offside Front tyre low wearing edges

Rear fuel pipe conection corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,428 miles

195/65/15

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

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

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

Offside Front tyre low wearing edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fuel pipe conection corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,515 miles

both front tyres getting low wearing outside edges

Fail 5 Nov 2012 104,190 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,672 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 100,672 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 98,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front washers poor

slight play on front wheel bearings

steering play on drag links

wiperblade poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,836 miles

front washers poor

slight play on front wheel bearings

steering play on drag links

wiperblade poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 95,615 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 94,189 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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J8 SPF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J8 SPF, 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 J8 SPF registered?

J8 SPF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is J8 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 SPF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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