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L163 WOY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,481 mi
Last recorded165,481 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 165,481 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 165,196 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 159,512 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 159,493 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 154,247 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 154,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 148,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 148,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 142,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 142,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 131,688 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 131,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 118,798 miles

propshaft defective

Pass 20 Feb 2006 117,314 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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L163 WOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L163 WOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L163 WOY registered?

L163 WOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L163 WOY safe to buy?

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