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L349 MJB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 75,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear outer door sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 63,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to offside rear sill

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2012 59,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 55,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 53,235 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges and perished

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 May 2009 52,342 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perishing

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,840 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 38,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 38,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 31,775 miles

steering damper weaping

Pass 14 May 2005 27,031 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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L349 MJB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L349 MJB, 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 L349 MJB registered?

L349 MJB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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