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L121 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,834 mi
Last recorded131,834 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,801 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,196 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,674 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 118,673 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 115,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 113,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 106,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 106,491 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 102,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 96,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,665 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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L121 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L121 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 L121 WLX registered?

L121 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L121 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 WLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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