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L149 GDV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,625 mi
Last recorded69,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,625 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both front shocks and offside rear shock misty

corrosion to rear chassis

front exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,169 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front shocks damp

corrosion to rear chassis

front and rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust heat shield insicure and corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 1 Oct 2010 53,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,319 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,339 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 37,411 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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L149 GDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L149 GDV, 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 L149 GDV registered?

L149 GDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L149 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L149 GDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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