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L265 WLE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,888 mi
Last recorded117,888 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 117,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 117,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,647 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,947 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,347 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 113,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,655 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,453 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 106,453 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,651 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,651 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,313 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 98,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,373 miles

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

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

Nearside front hub cap missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,572 miles

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

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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L265 WLE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L265 WLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L265 WLE registered?

L265 WLE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L265 WLE safe to buy?

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