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L159 WWV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,565 mi
Last recorded63,565 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 WWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 50,586 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,733 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 34,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,364 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,956 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,482 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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L159 WWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L159 WWV, 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 L159 WWV registered?

L159 WWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L159 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 WWV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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