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L197 UKC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,326 mi
Last recorded127,326 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 UKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 127,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 11 Feb 2010 127,326 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2009 123,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil lek from rear diff seals

Pass 22 Jan 2008 120,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2007 117,510 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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L197 UKC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L197 UKC, 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 L197 UKC registered?

L197 UKC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L197 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L197 UKC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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