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M839 JDV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,979 mi
Last recorded59,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 JDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

nails in ns/f tyre

unable to see both rear coil spring bases

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on tread

front bumper cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,674 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2006 52,674 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has split on side wall

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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M839 JDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M839 JDV, 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 M839 JDV registered?

M839 JDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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