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L512 JCX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,612 mi
Last recorded35,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 JCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,612 miles

Corrosion on N/S/R wheel arch

Fail 10 Jun 2016 35,612 miles

Corrosion on N/S/R wheel arch

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,805 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,613 miles

wiper parking slightly out of line

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 6,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2009 125,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 121,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,836 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 120,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2007 116,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 111,974 miles

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

engine coolant leak - poss water pump

rear fuel pipe corroded

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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L512 JCX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L512 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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What year was L512 JCX registered?

L512 JCX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L512 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L512 JCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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