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L672 HJD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL672 HJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,138 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,081 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,256 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 74,256 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,264 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 66,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

co emmisions very close to upper limits

Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting missing.

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 46,572 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 44,900 miles

as before

Fail 18 May 2007 44,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,136 miles

same as previous advisorys

Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,135 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to underbody

diff oil leak

exhaust heat shield (down pipe) is loose

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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L672 HJD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L672 HJD, 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 L672 HJD registered?

L672 HJD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L672 HJD safe to buy?

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