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L500 TJC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,235 mi
Last recorded67,235 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 TJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,235 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 67,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,578 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,785 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel filter covered with grease

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,517 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,275 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,275 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,834 miles

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

o/s/f mud gaurd insucure

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,297 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,563 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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L500 TJC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L500 TJC, 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 L500 TJC registered?

L500 TJC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L500 TJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 TJC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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