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M117 JDL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,692 mi
Last recorded63,692 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 JDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 63,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 63,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 57,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside of engine oily.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 57,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Underside of engine oily.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,393 miles

front tyres and o.s.r tyre worn and braking up outer wall.front wheel tracking out

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,656 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 43,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 36,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 29,976 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 29,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M117 JDL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M117 JDL, 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 M117 JDL registered?

M117 JDL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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