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L802 JOM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

174,206 mi
Last recorded174,206 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL802 JOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 174,206 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 174,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 174,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated properly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 170,153 miles

Front slight play in nearside and offside steering system

Nearside Rear sill and inner sill has corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 169,611 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Rear rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,333 miles

Corrosion around all 4jacking points

Front and rear subframes surface corrosion, rear subframe mounts area corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 166,808 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sub frame mounts area + o/s front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 164,474 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 164,458 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outregger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outregger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 163,269 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill bottom corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gear oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 161,384 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Oct 2015 159,238 miles

vehicle has surface rust and corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 23 Oct 2015 159,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

vehicle has surface rust and corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2014 155,085 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 155,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 150,988 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 150,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 147,248 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 147,247 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front shocker casing corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 141,444 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 141,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 135,509 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 129,664 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion starting around gromets, both outer sill areas.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 129,609 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion starting around gromets, both outer sill areas.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 121,859 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 115,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 115,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 108,370 miles

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

off side rear brake flexi slightly corroded.

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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L802 JOM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 L802 JOM, 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 L802 JOM registered?

L802 JOM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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