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L193 BRH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,011 mi
Last recorded125,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL193 BRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 123,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,493 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 121,315 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 121,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 117,443 miles

adv fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 114,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 111,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 111,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 108,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 103,027 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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L193 BRH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L193 BRH, 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 L193 BRH registered?

L193 BRH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L193 BRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L193 BRH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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