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L181 NJN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,461 mi
Last recorded109,461 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 105,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,641 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,666 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,961 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 94,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust downpipe corroded and cracked but not leaking

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 89,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust downpipe corroded and cracked but not leaking

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 27,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear service brake components rusty / corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,274 miles

rear service brake components rusty / corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 89,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,889 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,997 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 862,259 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 86,229 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L181 NJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L181 NJN, 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 L181 NJN registered?

L181 NJN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L181 NJN safe to buy?

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