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L169 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,999 mi
Last recorded149,999 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 149,999 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 149,372 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 148,784 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 147,361 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake lever: near maximum travel limit.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 147,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake lever: near maximum travel limit.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 142,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 133,188 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 124,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 124,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 115,451 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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L169 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L169 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 L169 WLX registered?

L169 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L169 WLX safe to buy?

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