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L133 DFJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,648 mi
Last recorded195,648 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 195,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 193,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front floors by jacking points damaged

slight play in both rear lower arm bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 193,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front floors by jacking points damaged

slight play in both rear lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2011 172,705 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 172,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 145,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 145,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 116,192 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear brake hoses ends rusty

handbrake slightly inbalance

Pass 10 Oct 2007 108,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 99,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 90,660 miles

n/s/f top suspension bush slight play

rear brake pipes starting to fur up

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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L133 DFJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L133 DFJ, 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 L133 DFJ registered?

L133 DFJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1994.

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