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L118 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,298 mi
Last recorded146,298 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 139,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,460 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose.

n/s headlamp chipped.

o/s headlamp pattern not perfect.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight play in steering idlers.

wheel bolts seem to seat deep in rim.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 131,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heatshield loose.

n/s headlamp chipped.

o/s headlamp pattern not perfect.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r brake has slight bind.

slight play in steering idlers.

wheel bolts seem to seat deep in rim.

Pass 21 May 2012 123,540 miles

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

headlamps not perfect pattern

o/s/r brake has slight bind

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,625 miles

Offside lower outer sill has been repaired

Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,370 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 97,796 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer baffles rattling

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2007 92,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2006 79,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 79,166 miles

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

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

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 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L118 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

L118 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L118 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 WLX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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