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L688 CLJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,334 mi
Last recorded166,334 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 166,334 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 166,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 150,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 134,936 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

different size tyres fitted front and rear

near side front door shut starting to corrode

near side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Dec 2010 134,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

different size tyres fitted front and rear

near side front door shut starting to corrode

near side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 122,159 miles

2 of 4 washer jets blocked

nail N/S/R tyre

rear discs corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2008 118,325 miles

Fuel cap handle damaged

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 113,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 106,688 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 98,749 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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L688 CLJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L688 CLJ, 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 L688 CLJ registered?

L688 CLJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L688 CLJ safe to buy?

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