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M649 VJL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,612 mi
Last recorded53,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 53,612 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 52,926 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 50,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,562 miles

suspected electrical fault/bash lights

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,334 miles

hazard switch interacting with dash lamps

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,832 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2016 37,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,690 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,787 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M649 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M649 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M649 VJL registered?

M649 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M649 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M649 VJL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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