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L158 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,699 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,681 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s tie arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,620 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 86,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipe coroded

Pass 19 May 2017 86,509 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel cap seel starting to perrish

Fail 19 May 2017 86,509 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel cap seel starting to perrish

Pass 5 May 2016 86,476 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,511 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,990 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering idaler has play

n/s/r brake disc very rusty compaired to o/s/r

rear diff wet

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 50,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,657 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L158 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L158 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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What year was L158 WLX registered?

L158 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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