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L128 HWL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,484 mi
Last recorded203,484 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2008 203,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 197,171 miles

CHIPS TO SCREEN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE & GEARBOX

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Fail 23 May 2007 197,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

CHIPS TO SCREEN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE & GEARBOX

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Pass 26 May 2006 178,731 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN

ENGINE GETTING HOT

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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L128 HWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L128 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 L128 HWL registered?

L128 HWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L128 HWL safe to buy?

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