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L187 WLO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,332 mi
Last recorded42,332 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 WLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 42,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,027 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 40,946 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,195 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 33,038 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,118 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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L187 WLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L187 WLO, 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 L187 WLO registered?

L187 WLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L187 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L187 WLO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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