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M791 VJL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,233 mi
Last recorded160,233 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 160,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 149,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s o/s main brake pipes and brake pipes over rear axle showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,734 miles

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff oil leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,425 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 144,420 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 141,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 131,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 129,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 123,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 117,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 113,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 110,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,832 miles

Nearside Front 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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M791 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M791 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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What year was M791 VJL registered?

M791 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M791 VJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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