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L116 GYX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,164 mi
Last recorded184,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 184,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 184,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 180,262 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 176,842 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 176,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 176,195 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 176,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 175,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play centre steering idler

Fail 9 Feb 2012 175,451 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play centre steering idler

Pass 4 Feb 2011 168,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount replaced with wire

Pass 11 Feb 2010 161,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside headlamp lens cracked but servicable

slight play in steering box

srs lamp on

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails

temp exhaust mount at centre hanger but secure

Pass 15 Jan 2009 153,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall but no cords exposed

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails

Fail 13 Jan 2009 152,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall but no cords exposed

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 11 Feb 2008 147,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 139,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 131,766 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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L116 GYX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L116 GYX, 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 L116 GYX registered?

L116 GYX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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