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L246 GOJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

239,582 mi
Last recorded239,582 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 GOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 239,582 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 232,106 miles

oil leak

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2015 227,057 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 217,198 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 217,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 208,756 miles

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

check tracking to front wheels

Fail 12 Dec 2012 206,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 206,721 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 112,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 112,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,634 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,024 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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L246 GOJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L246 GOJ, 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 L246 GOJ registered?

L246 GOJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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