MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,644 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm and may soon require attention
front bumper damaged on o/s
fuel pipe corroded
signs of corrosion around rear suspension mount areas
signs of corrosion to both front wheel arches and o/s rear door
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm and may soon require attention
front bumper damaged on o/s
fuel pipe corroded
signs of corrosion around rear suspension mount areas
signs of corrosion to both front wheel arches and o/s rear door
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front suspension arms corroded
rear suspension links corroded and bushes worn
rear tyres perished and on legal limit
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front suspension arms corroded
rear suspension links corroded and bushes worn
rear tyres perished and on legal limit
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)
boot floor corroded nearside rear
rear suspension bushes worn and splitting
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
boot floor corroded nearside rear
rear suspension bushes worn and splitting
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
differential oil seal leaking
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L498 JCX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 L498 JCX, 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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L498 JCX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1994.
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