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L287 TJK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,213 mi
Last recorded119,213 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 TJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 119,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 114,254 miles

rear subframe mounting points corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 108,339 miles

The rear subframe offside front mounting point is corroded but not excessively

Fail 28 Feb 2013 108,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

The rear subframe offside front mounting point is corroded but not excessively

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,595 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,562 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,264 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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L287 TJK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L287 TJK, 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 L287 TJK registered?

L287 TJK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L287 TJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L287 TJK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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