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L111 SLD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,545 mi
Last recorded94,545 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OIL LEAK

OIL LIGHT ON, COOLANT LIGHT ON

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

SOME CORROSION PRESENT ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near fuel tank support (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,403 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,066 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread slightly cracking

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracking

o/s/f tyre tread slightly cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,297 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusted

slight cracking on outer sidewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,778 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,932 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,417 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,409 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L111 SLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L111 SLD, 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 L111 SLD registered?

L111 SLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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