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L131 WMW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,897 mi
Last recorded12,897 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 12,897 miles

brake pads low

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 128,180 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,781 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 127,781 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre shows signs of deterioration (cracks on outer sidewall)

offside front door mirror missing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 127,553 miles

both front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Dec 2007 127,043 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 127,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 122,226 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 110,210 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 110,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 WMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L131 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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What year was L131 WMW registered?

L131 WMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L131 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L131 WMW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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