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L171 TRP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,734 mi
Last recorded150,734 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 150,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 145,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 132,379 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 123,794 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 112,472 miles

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

exhaust pipe sheilds loose.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, lost tread patton.

slight play in prop-shaft front coupling.

surface rust on nearside rear brake pipe.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 101,170 miles

both rear lower thrust arms bushes perished

front shock absorbers slightly damp

fuel pipes damaged

play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,004 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 90,004 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)

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

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

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

front brake pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

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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L171 TRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L171 TRP, 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 L171 TRP registered?

L171 TRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L171 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 TRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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