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M4 JCJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,757 mi
Last recorded126,757 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 126,757 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,387 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 108,387 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 106,455 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,159 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 104,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,124 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,559 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 89,603 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 89,595 miles

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

n.s.f tyre wearing badly close too ply or cords

Pass 21 Aug 2010 83,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,891 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,891 miles

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

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Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,401 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 71,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 63,423 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 63,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 56,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 51,487 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

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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M4 JCJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M4 JCJ, 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 M4 JCJ registered?

M4 JCJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M4 JCJ safe to buy?

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