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L118 HWL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,643 mi
Last recorded134,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 134,643 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both o/s wheel arch corroded

srs light

Fail 14 Jun 2012 134,641 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (front)

both o/s wheel arch corroded

srs light

unable to see pads

Fail 1 Jul 2011 128,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 121,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 121,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,338 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 102,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 102,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 95,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,866 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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L118 HWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L118 HWL, 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 L118 HWL registered?

L118 HWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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