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L588 JTH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,650 mi
Last recorded72,650 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 JTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,650 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,787 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,079 miles

both front tyres edge wear

glow plug light staying on

handbrake long requires attention

o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded requires attention

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,764 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,165 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,924 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,452 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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L588 JTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L588 JTH, 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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How do I check the history of L588 JTH?

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What year was L588 JTH registered?

L588 JTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L588 JTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 JTH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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