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L223 MHJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 MHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,668 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,668 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at tail section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,376 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,007 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,808 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,491 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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L223 MHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L223 MHJ, 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 L223 MHJ registered?

L223 MHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L223 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L223 MHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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