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L196 TTS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 TTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,114 miles

all four suspension dampers have corroded casings

slight play in steering linkage (n.s)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,114 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four suspension dampers have corroded casings

slight play in steering linkage (n.s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 111,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,899 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 107,899 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 98,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 95,910 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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L196 TTS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L196 TTS, 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 L196 TTS registered?

L196 TTS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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