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L150 WHY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,877 mi
Last recorded168,877 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL150 WHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 168,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 168,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 165,365 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 165,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 161,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 161,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 158,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front wiper assembly worn

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

rust on front brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2014 158,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper assembly worn

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

rust on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2013 152,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light rust offside front brake pipe

wiper arm in very poor condition

Pass 28 May 2012 148,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust box over sheild moving(welds broken)

front wiper arm spring worn,wiper poor on screen

light rust on rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2011 142,733 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rust on rear fuel pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2009 137,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 132,832 miles

center exhaust baffels loose and noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2007 128,539 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 128,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 124,011 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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L150 WHY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L150 WHY, 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 L150 WHY registered?

L150 WHY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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