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L163 JOV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,190 mi
Last recorded131,190 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 131,190 miles

fuel lines are heavily corroded

n/s/f & both rear tyres are perished

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 131,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel lines are heavily corroded

n/s/f & both rear tyres are perished

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 130,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perishing on side walls

Fail 19 Oct 2010 130,060 miles

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f slightly perished on side walls

Pass 22 Oct 2009 130,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 129,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 125,968 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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L163 JOV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L163 JOV, 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 L163 JOV registered?

L163 JOV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L163 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L163 JOV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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