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L638 JJO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,146 mi
Last recorded172,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 172,146 miles

smokes when cold

Pass 19 May 2012 167,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 162,879 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 162,875 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 160,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 156,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 155,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 153,342 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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L638 JJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L638 JJO, 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 L638 JJO registered?

L638 JJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L638 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L638 JJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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