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L179 JRO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,014 mi
Last recorded180,014 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 JRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 180,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 171,333 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 171,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 161,535 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 161,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 156,822 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 156,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 143,641 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 143,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L179 JRO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L179 JRO, 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 L179 JRO registered?

L179 JRO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L179 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 JRO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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