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L172 XMR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,578 mi
Last recorded176,578 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2010 176,578 miles

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

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

advise nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2009 169,769 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2008 163,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 154,914 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 11 Oct 2006 150,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 146,057 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 XMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L172 XMR registered?

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

Is L172 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L172 XMR shows 6 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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