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L266 ERU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,106 mi
Last recorded40,106 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,106 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,017 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, change soon.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,017 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, change soon.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,640 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Indicator lense missing.

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 29,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,089 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,173 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 20,173 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,377 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken away, exhaust still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,438 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 13,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,286 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 10,286 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 4,307 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 4,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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L266 ERU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L266 ERU, 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 L266 ERU registered?

L266 ERU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L266 ERU safe to buy?

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