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L289 PWR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,500 mi
Last recorded213,500 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 PWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2010 213,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 199,420 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 181,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 157,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 136,502 miles

front pads getting low

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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L289 PWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L289 PWR, 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 L289 PWR registered?

L289 PWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L289 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L289 PWR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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