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L225 PRF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,128 mi
Last recorded163,128 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 PRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 163,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2009 153,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

poss slow punture o/s/f

Fail 21 Dec 2009 153,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

poss slow punture o/s/f

Pass 6 Jan 2009 151,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 150,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 150,225 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 142,871 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 135,498 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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L225 PRF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L225 PRF, 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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L225 PRF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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