MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight play in the nearside front wheel
surface corrosion all under the vehicle
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear brake hoses perishing slightly,brake hoses collars corroding
brake pedal rubber worn
fluid on power steering pipes and hoses and steering box,recommend attention
front crossmember corroded by suspension mounts/rear chassis rails corroding by suspension mounts
front wiper smearing
nsf brake hose slightly chaffed
nsr and osf brake pipes corroding,recommend attention
nsr boot floor corroding
os door mirror secured with tape
rear subframe corroding/coil springs corroding
slight play in nsr and osr lower hub bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear brake hoses perishing slightly,brake hoses collars corroding
brake pedal rubber worn
fluid on power steering pipes and hoses and steering box,recommend attention
front crossmember corroded by suspension mounts/rear chassis rails corroding by suspension mounts
front wiper smearing
nsf brake hose slightly chaffed
nsr and osf brake pipes corroding,recommend attention
nsr boot floor corroding
os door mirror secured with tape
rear subframe corroding/coil springs corroding
slight play in nsr and osr lower hub bushes
Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play
O/S Mirror Slightly Loose & Secured With Tape
Oil Leak
Power Steering Pipes / Hoses Damp
Slight Lift N/S/F Lower Ball Joint
Wipers Smearing
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front tyres worn on outer edges
o/s mirror slightly loose & secured with tape
power steering pipes/hoses damp
slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint
wiper smearing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine/axle oil leaks
nsf suspension arm bush slightly perished
nsr brake pipe corroded,recommend attention
power steering feed pipes damp
slight corrosion ns boot floor
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine/axle oil leaks
nsf suspension arm bush slightly perished
nsr brake pipe corroded,recommend attention
power steering feed pipes damp
slight corrosion ns boot floor
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L862 JGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 L862 JGM, 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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L862 JGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1994.
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