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L128 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,852 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 101,876 miles

Cracking in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,876 miles

Cracking in offside rear tyre

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,743 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 97,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,979 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,306 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 92,306 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 89,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,966 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 85,964 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 82,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 78,925 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 78,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 75,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,458 miles

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

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 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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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L128 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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