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L684 HJD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL684 HJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,809 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering inner (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 75,809 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering inner (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,438 miles

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

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

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

Slight play steering idler

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,427 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 66,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,382 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,379 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,820 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,346 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,066 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,577 miles

advise all 4 tyres showing sings of ageing monitor

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,853 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 30,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,951 miles

advise fron t and rear brake pad/s getting a little low monitor recommend replacement in near future †

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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L684 HJD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L684 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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L684 HJD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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