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L838 CJF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 CJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 119,765 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 114,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 105,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 101,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 97,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 80,223 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,451 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 80,223 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Pass 30 May 2006 71,821 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 63,437 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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L838 CJF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L838 CJF, 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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How do I check the history of L838 CJF?

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What year was L838 CJF registered?

L838 CJF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L838 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 CJF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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