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L430 JJO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,513 mi
Last recorded100,513 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded around abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

crack to nearside of windscreen but not seriously affecting the view of the road

offside rear and offside front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,005 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside and around abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack along bottom of windscreen

rear tyres getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,989 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking around front crossmember (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside and around abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack along bottom of windscreen

rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

fuel filter loose but not insecure

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges but tread on edges are not cut as deep as centre tread grooves with wear limit bars

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,092 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,180 miles

ADVISE SRS light on

Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,169 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE SRS light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,180 miles

ADVISE rear brake pipes rusting

ADVISE steering damper leaking

advise ...air bag light on

advise front b rake pads wearin g low

Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,137 miles

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

ADVISE rear brake pipes rusting

ADVISE steering damper leaking

advise ...air bag light on

advise front b rake pads wearin g low

Fail 1 Feb 2010 72,388 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade in poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

srs warning light staying on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade in poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

srs warning light staying on

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,595 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)

temp repair to centre exhaust mtg o.k at time of test. faulty airbag w/light lit.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 60,849 miles

1.faulty air bag warning light lit. †2.both rear tyre tread depths getting low.

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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L430 JJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L430 JJO, 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 L430 JJO registered?

L430 JJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L430 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L430 JJO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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