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L226 FPL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,579 mi
Last recorded46,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 FPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 45,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,804 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 44,734 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 44,733 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper does not park into correct position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 44,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,248 miles

Front wiper parks in view of driver but not obstructing view of the road.

Pass 25 May 2017 42,513 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 42,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 41,049 miles

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear wall perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2015 40,180 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2014 39,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSR tyre slightly perished

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 37,534 miles

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 29 May 2013 37,534 miles

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

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 30 May 2012 36,419 miles

front number plate deteriating

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,999 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 33,701 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 33,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,123 miles

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

offside front indicator unit slightly loose

offside front tyre is approaching the legal limit on the outer edge

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,192 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,654 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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L226 FPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L226 FPL, 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 L226 FPL registered?

L226 FPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L226 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 FPL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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