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L1 SFM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 90,019 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,086 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,989 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,594 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,794 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 71,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,970 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,944 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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L1 SFM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L1 SFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L1 SFM registered?

L1 SFM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L1 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 SFM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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