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L705 JOL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,116 mi
Last recorded159,116 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 JOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 159,116 miles

FRONT STEERING DAMPER WORN

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BACKING PLATE MISSING

Pass 26 Jun 2024 155,197 miles

FRONT STEERING DAMPER WORN

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ON FRONT AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 155,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

FRONT STEERING DAMPER WORN

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ON FRONT AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 152,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,510 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ns mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 149,134 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 146,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 144,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 132,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 129,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,888 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 126,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 119,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 113,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,631 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,659 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,432 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2009 97,745 miles

both rear and offside front suspension coil springs rusting

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 95,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,212 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 89,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 81,941 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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L705 JOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L705 JOL, 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 L705 JOL registered?

L705 JOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L705 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L705 JOL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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