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L928 JVP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,351 mi
Last recorded52,351 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL928 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,351 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 27,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,368 miles

n/s teering joint has slight play

rear suspension bushes starting to crack and perrish

Pass 24 Oct 2009 6,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 1,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 165,238 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 165,238 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L928 JVP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L928 JVP, 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 L928 JVP registered?

L928 JVP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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