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M412 VJL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,503 mi
Last recorded136,503 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM412 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2017 136,503 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,883 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,798 miles

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

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,415 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,511 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 83,511 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,720 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly scored

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,821 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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M412 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M412 VJL, 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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M412 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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