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L508 JOK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,786 mi
Last recorded158,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 JOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 158,786 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line near T piece at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe corroded

under body corrosion to floor and suspension mount area,s n ot affecting any testable item,s at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2017 158,779 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line near T piece at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe corroded

under body corrosion to floor and suspension mount area,s n ot affecting any testable item,s at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2016 157,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 156,638 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 155,602 miles

Both sills corroded

General components under vehicle badly corroded

Oil leak

Rear dif slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 154,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2012 152,553 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear fuel pipe to fuel filter starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2012 152,553 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear fuel pipe to fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2011 151,048 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 149,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 148,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 146,679 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 135,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 135,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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L508 JOK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L508 JOK, 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 L508 JOK registered?

L508 JOK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L508 JOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L508 JOK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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