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L168 NTO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,117 mi
Last recorded146,117 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 NTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 146,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2012 146,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 143,508 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 143,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 142,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 134,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 113,026 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 113,024 miles

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

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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L168 NTO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L168 NTO, 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 L168 NTO registered?

L168 NTO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L168 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L168 NTO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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