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L186 HCW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,831 mi
Last recorded136,831 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 136,831 miles

o/s/f floor drain bung hole slightly corrodid

Fail 10 Jul 2015 136,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

o/s/f floor drain bung hole slightly corrodid

Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,758 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 124,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 124,786 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 116,546 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 116,545 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 110,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 110,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 109,716 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 107,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 106,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 103,799 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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L186 HCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L186 HCW, 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 L186 HCW registered?

L186 HCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L186 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L186 HCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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