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L162 RMM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,505 mi
Last recorded147,505 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 RMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 147,505 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 147,474 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 141,983 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 141,969 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 134,111 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre slight cut on inside wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 130,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 130,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 122,116 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 122,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 120,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf brakepads low

osr tyre wall damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2006 109,833 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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L162 RMM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L162 RMM, 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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L162 RMM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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