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L248 SNW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 SNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 156,025 miles

Corrosion rear axle and floor.

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Slight Play in n/s/f lower ball joint, Rear tyres close to legal limit,aged,cracked,cuts in treads, Oil leaks rear axle, Tracking check, Front wiper blade worn, Knock on tick over,

Suspect play in steering rack, Plastic covers over brakes/steering.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 155,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion rear axle and floor.

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Slight Play in n/s/f lower ball joint, Rear tyres close to legal limit,aged,cracked,cuts in treads, Oil leaks rear axle, Tracking check, Front wiper blade worn, Knock on tick over,

Suspect play in steering rack, Plastic covers over brakes/steering.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 139,473 miles

Corrosion both sides inner sills,and rear subframe/chassis.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect play in steering box/linkage, Rear shockabsorbers corroded, Rear suspension bushes worn, Rear sub frame bushes worn, Wiper blade worn, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 139,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion both sides inner sills,and rear subframe/chassis.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect play in steering box/linkage, Rear shockabsorbers corroded, Rear suspension bushes worn, Rear sub frame bushes worn, Wiper blade worn, Tracking check, Plastic covers over brakes/steering.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 131,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads approx 60 - 70% worn

slight corrosion to nearside sill / floor pan

slight corrosion to offside sill / floor pan

Pass 5 Jan 2009 131,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pads approx 60 - 70% worn

slight corrosion to nearside sill / floor pan

slight corrosion to offside sill / floor pan

Pass 13 May 2008 128,277 miles

minor corrosion around drain bungs

some perishing to rear axle bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2007 119,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 113,242 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 113,242 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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L248 SNW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L248 SNW, 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 L248 SNW registered?

L248 SNW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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