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L703 CLJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 118,371 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2026 118,371 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 118,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer n/s mount rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 113,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre /inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge/cut inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 113,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread/sidewall /cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre /inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge/cut inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 107,381 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm /rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f tyres severely worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper corner damage/trim clips exposed

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes to fuel pump ()

Fail 1 Jun 2022 98,691 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes to fuel pump ()

Pass 7 May 2021 98,600 miles

O/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2021 98,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 94,348 miles

Offside mirror glass is damaged

wiper does not stop out of view

Pass 4 May 2018 89,497 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 89,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,389 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,379 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer tyrewall cracked and perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,261 miles

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 85,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,193 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 85,153 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,353 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,979 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 49,252 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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L703 CLJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L703 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 L703 CLJ registered?

L703 CLJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L703 CLJ safe to buy?

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