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L492 MJO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,836 mi
Last recorded154,836 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 MJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 154,836 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 154,820 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,579 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At Fuel Filter ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 153,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor/inner sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At Fuel Filter ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of ,front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 152,708 miles

Central Front Oil leak Engine ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 151,917 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 151,917 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2015 151,122 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 146,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 137,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 137,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 125,722 miles

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

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

Tracking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 122,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 115,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 111,538 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 111,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 108,448 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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L492 MJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc 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 L492 MJO, 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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L492 MJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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