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L183 WLT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,307 mi
Last recorded184,307 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 WLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 184,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 184,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 172,014 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2011 172,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 159,520 miles

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

both rear light lenses broken

slight noise/wear from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2009 159,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear light lenses broken

slight noise/wear from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2008 152,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 152,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 130,030 miles

exhaust rattle

slight crack in o/s/r light lens

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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L183 WLT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L183 WLT, 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 L183 WLT registered?

L183 WLT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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