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L233 YNV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,305 mi
Last recorded163,305 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 163,305 miles

Nearside rear tyre is low on the outer edge

Numbrplate lights are dim

Offside front brake flexi as slightly cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2009 156,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 149,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 145,906 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 145,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

wiper does not park in correct position

Pass 14 Nov 2006 140,250 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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L233 YNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L233 YNV, 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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How do I check the history of L233 YNV?

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What year was L233 YNV registered?

L233 YNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L233 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L233 YNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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