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L813 JDP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,607 mi
Last recorded111,607 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 JDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 111,607 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2013 106,711 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake cooling ducting broken

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2013 106,711 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s front brake cooling ducting broken

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2012 104,497 miles

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2011 102,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 102,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,242 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 100,101 miles

front wiper smearing/play in front wheel bearings/nsf tyre bald on outer edge/brake pipe corroded/exhaust deteriorated & front heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jan 2009 100,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wiper smearing/play in front wheel bearings/nsf tyre bald on outer edge/brake pipe corroded/exhaust deteriorated & front heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2008 98,703 miles

front wiper smearing/brake pipe corrosion/exhaust corrosion + heat sheild loose & rattling & rear bracket missing /play in both front wheel bearings/play in steering arms/slight play in rear wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,839 miles

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

n/s indicaters flashing faster than o/s

Pass 7 Jan 2006 96,898 miles

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

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

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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L813 JDP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc 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 L813 JDP, 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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L813 JDP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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