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M637 JLJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,899 mi
Last recorded157,899 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2016 157,899 miles

Both rear sub-frame mounting areas corroded

Corrosion through out the underside of the vehicle

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

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

Wipers smearing the window

Pass 23 Oct 2015 155,494 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front wing corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroding

fuel pipe corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2013 142,192 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,218 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly (parking brake)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,121 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 131,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 127,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 126,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front prop shaft rubber slight movement

n/s outer door mirror back missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 124,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 120,699 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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M637 JLJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M637 JLJ, 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 M637 JLJ registered?

M637 JLJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M637 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M637 JLJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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