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L273 MMV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,759 mi
Last recorded95,759 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 MMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 95,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013

Coolant leak

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 28 Aug 2012 79,825 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 76,579 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 73,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 71,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,479 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 66,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,794 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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L273 MMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L273 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 L273 MMV registered?

L273 MMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L273 MMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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