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L252 WLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,805 mi
Last recorded135,805 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2010 135,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S wheel bearing noisey!

O/S/R chasis boot seem corrosion hole. By tow eye, corroading closer to rear axle mounting point.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,487 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 126,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

front brake hoses are perished

n/s steering joint worn

rattle exhaust, front section

Pass 22 Oct 2007 122,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rattle in front exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2006 114,014 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 21 Oct 2005 109,174 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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L252 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L252 WLX, 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 L252 WLX registered?

L252 WLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L252 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L252 WLX shows 6 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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