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L167 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,785 mi
Last recorded181,785 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 181,785 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 179,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 177,662 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 174,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 165,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 155,910 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 155,910 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 146,571 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 146,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 138,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

catalytic converter slightly noisy

Fail 20 Nov 2009 131,024 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number plate defective

Pass 20 Nov 2009 131,024 miles

number plate defective

Pass 1 Dec 2008 124,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 116,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 108,835 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 108,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 99,658 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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L167 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L167 WLX, 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 L167 WLX registered?

L167 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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