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L163 DBA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,288 mi
Last recorded142,288 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 142,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 139,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 134,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 122,762 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 122,756 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 113,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 113,556 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 113,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L163 DBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc 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 L163 DBA, 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 L163 DBA registered?

L163 DBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L163 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L163 DBA 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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