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L164 WLO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 WLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,697 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 103,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,660 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,598 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,054 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 56,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 56,259 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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L164 WLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L164 WLO, 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 L164 WLO registered?

L164 WLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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