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L706 JPY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,405 mi
Last recorded263,405 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 JPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 263,405 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 30 Sep 2008 251,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 251,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 240,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 240,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 240,335 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 227,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 216,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 202,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 201,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 188,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 174,903 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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L706 JPY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L706 JPY, 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 L706 JPY registered?

L706 JPY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is L706 JPY safe to buy?

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