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K5 NJT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

144,096 mi
Last recorded144,096 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 NJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 144,096 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 144,092 miles

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

Rear diff slightly leaking

all 4 wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff slightly leaking

wheel arches slightly corroded (all 4 )

Pass 18 Apr 2020 144,087 miles

all 4 wheel arches are slightly corroded

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,024 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 143,791 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 142,930 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 142,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 141,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 137,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 133,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 130,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 127,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 126,509 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight crack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 123,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 120,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,450 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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K5 NJT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 K5 NJT, 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 K5 NJT registered?

K5 NJT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is K5 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 NJT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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