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L818 JDP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 JDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 101,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,901 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,689 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

engine oily and rear diff

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2006 52,184 miles

Front brakes getting low.

N/s/f tyre bald on edges.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake flexys persihed on edges.

Rear tyres bald on edges.

Steering damper oiley.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,184 miles

Front brakes getting low.

N/s/f tyre bald on edges.

Rear brake flexys persihed on edges.

Rear tyres bald on edges.

Steering damper oiley.

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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L818 JDP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L818 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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What year was L818 JDP registered?

L818 JDP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L818 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L818 JDP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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