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L121 WOY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,406 mi
Last recorded132,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie bar slight play

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 2 Jan 2019 132,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 130,040 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 130,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,856 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 119,240 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 119,240 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2014 118,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 116,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 113,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 109,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 104,921 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 WOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WOY, 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 WOY registered?

L121 WOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 1994.

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