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L172 SUM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,877 mi
Last recorded202,877 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 SUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2009 202,877 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 191,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 182,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 172,294 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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L172 SUM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L172 SUM, 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 L172 SUM registered?

L172 SUM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L172 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L172 SUM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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