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L239 DAT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 DAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 62,778 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 57,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,319 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,915 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,694 miles

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate with age.

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,711 miles

all steering and suspension bushes startingt to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,642 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 33,565 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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L239 DAT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L239 DAT, 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 L239 DAT registered?

L239 DAT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L239 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L239 DAT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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