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L26 NEH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,203 mi
Last recorded101,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 NEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,614 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 96,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 93,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,862 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,429 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,959 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 84,757 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,009 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,332 miles

osf wing in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,020 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,777 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,071 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,640 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 62,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,477 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 606,821 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 60,682 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON BOTH OUTER EDGES TYRE JUST LEGAL REGARDS TREAD DEPTH

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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L26 NEH 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 L26 NEH, 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 L26 NEH registered?

L26 NEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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