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L190 WNJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,228 mi
Last recorded103,228 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 WNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 103,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2008 185,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 184,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 170,990 miles

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

cracking in nearside front tyre

deteriation in exhaust system

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

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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L190 WNJ 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 L190 WNJ, 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 L190 WNJ registered?

L190 WNJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L190 WNJ safe to buy?

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