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L123 WMW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,168 mi
Last recorded136,168 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 136,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,916 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe to hose corroding

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

damage to fuel cap

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

slight bind in r/n/s brake

stiffness to wiper operation

Fail 13 Jul 2016 134,916 miles

slight bind in r/n/s brake

stiffness to wiper operation

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake pipe to hose corroding

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

damage to fuel cap

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 16 Jul 2015 133,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

f/o/s & r/o/s tyres worn on inner edges

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

stiffness in wiper operation

Fail 16 Jul 2015 133,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

f/o/s & r/o/s tyres worn on inner edges

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

stiffness in wiper operation

Pass 16 Jul 2014 130,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2014 130,946 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 127,827 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 127,827 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind in r/n/s brake

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,635 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 119,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 113,322 miles

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

slight bind in r/n/s brake

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

slight buckle in both rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2010 113,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

slight bind in r/n/s brake

slight buckle in both rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight buckle in r/o/s brake disc

Fail 1 Jul 2008 103,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,806 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded

f/n/s tyre vwearing low 3mm

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,301 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 2mm

centre exhaust mounting broken

exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2005

both rear tyres wearing low o/s 2mm n/s 3mm

exhaust heat sheild corroded

steering damper starting to leak

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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L123 WMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L123 WMW, 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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L123 WMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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