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L191 LBA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,539 miles

Body has slight corrosion sill jacking points o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle plastic cover not complete (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 114,539 miles

Body has slight corrosion sill jacking points o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle plastic cover not complete (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 114,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 108,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 108,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,433 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit

wheel alignment

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 95,774 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 95,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 88,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 86,493 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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L191 LBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L191 LBA, 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 L191 LBA registered?

L191 LBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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