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L269 LBE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,574 mi
Last recorded114,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL269 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,574 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front shock absorber outer casing badly rusted

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

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing badly rusted

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis rusted but no holes

corrosion to under side of car

outer and inner sills rusted but no holes

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,002 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

font exhaust mount broken

harsh corrosion to rear inner sills

oil leak

tyre valves perished/splitting

Fail 12 Jan 2018 110,002 miles

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

font exhaust mount broken

harsh corrosion to rear inner sills

oil leak

tyre valves perished/splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,806 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,483 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,372 miles

Slight oil leak from diff box.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,455 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front idler arm

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,089 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front idler arm

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,965 miles

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

o/s rear mud flap insecure

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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L269 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L269 LBE, 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 L269 LBE registered?

L269 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L269 LBE safe to buy?

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