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L842 CJF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

264,620 mi
Last recorded264,620 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 CJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 264,620 miles

handbrake cable close to drive shift

rear lights tinted

rear number plate starting to delam

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2009 258,426 miles

both front headlight aims slightly low on min

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both rear metal brake hoses started to corroded on ends near flexi

exhaust clamp insecure on back box

o/s front tyre close to legal limit and wearing unevenly

slight oil leak on rear diff

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable check outter sills due to covers sills fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2008 247,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 236,132 miles

windscreen damage *2.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 226,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 218,700 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 218,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

steering idler bush slight play

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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L842 CJF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L842 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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What year was L842 CJF registered?

L842 CJF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L842 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L842 CJF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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