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L263 MMV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 MMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,762 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 96,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 95,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 95,199 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer sidewall that is leaking air 195/65R15

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,974 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 94,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 94,569 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 94,569 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 94,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,097 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,641 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,631 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,236 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 86,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,045 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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L263 MMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L263 MMV, 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 L263 MMV registered?

L263 MMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L263 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L263 MMV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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