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L239 LBE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

189,600 mi
Last recorded189,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 189,600 miles

all tyres low on tread

offside rear brake low

rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 184,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre perishing on side wall

n/s/r tyre perishing on side wall and cracking in tread

Fail 10 Jan 2017 184,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre perishing on side wall

n/s/r tyre perishing on side wall and cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2016 179,387 miles

FRONT BRAKES WELL WORN AND JUST A PASS

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2015 173,689 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 168,496 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 162,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads a bit low.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 157,923 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rusty

rear chassis rusty around subframe mounts

slight damage to offside rear road wheel

suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 152,127 miles

both front brake flexis perishing

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

exhaust rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2010 146,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn low

chassis and suspension components rusty

rear chassis very rusty

stonechips front screen

Pass 12 Jan 2009 141,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2008 133,832 miles

both front brake hoses perished

exhaust heat shield in poor condition

front brake discs worn

minor cuts in off side rear and near side front outer tyre walls

Pass 10 Jan 2007 126,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 116,885 miles

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

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 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L239 LBE, 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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L239 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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