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L199 YTY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,687 mi
Last recorded122,687 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 YTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 122,537 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,006 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 118,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,511 miles

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs and shockers corroded

exhaust deteriorated front to rear

Fail 10 Dec 2018 114,547 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all 4 2 on n/s/f and 2 on o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill in 2 spots (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs and shockers corroded

exhaust deteriorated front to rear

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,445 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,992 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 91,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

a complete check of the boot area was not possible due to contents

a complete check of the brake pipes was not possible due to grease coating

bulb failure warning light on dashboard but all testable lights are working

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

a complete check of the boot area was not possible due to contents

a complete check of the brake pipes was not possible due to grease coating

bulb failure warning light on dashboard but all testable lights are working

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,532 miles

n/s/f brake disc styarting to wear and corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,199 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,833 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 58,833 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,918 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,991 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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L199 YTY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L199 YTY, 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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L199 YTY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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