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L129 JKP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,408 mi
Last recorded129,408 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 128,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 127,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 103,069 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe corroding (above pump)

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside + suspension components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (especially upper arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,289 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 99,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 98,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 98,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 98,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,796 miles

Centre section exhaust hanging bracket broken

engine oil not to maximum

Pass 18 May 2015 90,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 87,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 86,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 74,692 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 72,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 70,108 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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L129 JKP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L129 JKP, 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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L129 JKP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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