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L169 WOY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,146 mi
Last recorded128,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 128,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 128,146 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 121,184 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 121,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 114,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 109,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 104,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 96,523 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

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 WOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L169 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.

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What year was L169 WOY registered?

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

Is L169 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L169 WOY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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