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L114 DBA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,362 mi
Last recorded53,362 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 May 2024 53,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,854 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,958 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,062 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,699 miles

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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L114 DBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L114 DBA, 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 L114 DBA registered?

L114 DBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L114 DBA safe to buy?

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