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M683 JKG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,944 mi
Last recorded162,944 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM683 JKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 162,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rearward (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust mount broke

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2017 157,955 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded and broke

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 157,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front exhaust mount corroded and broke

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 153,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting bracket cracked but still supported

NS mirror glass cover unsecure

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)

Slight play in steering box and link

coolant leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 153,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced sharp edges and affecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting bracket cracked but still supported

NS mirror glass cover unsecure

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)

Slight play in steering box and link

coolant leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 147,692 miles

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

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)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 147,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 143,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 138,803 miles

nearside mirror cover loose

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 138,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror cover loose

Pass 19 Jan 2012 135,606 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2012 135,601 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 129,864 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 123,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 116,967 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 116,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 111,502 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 111,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 103,746 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 103,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 97,589 miles

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

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

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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M683 JKG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M683 JKG, 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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M683 JKG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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