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L131 EAG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,850 mi
Last recorded98,850 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,195 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,540 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,271 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 77,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,842 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,022 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,551 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,321 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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L131 EAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L131 EAG, 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 L131 EAG registered?

L131 EAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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