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L172 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,035 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 114,739 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,039 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 112,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 109,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,562 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 98,535 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,722 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 94,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,505 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,770 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 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L172 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 L172 WLX registered?

L172 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L172 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L172 WLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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