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L29 BDG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,291 mi
Last recorded178,291 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 BDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 178,291 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminating when pressure is applied to brake pedal

corrosion present on rear metal fuel pipes

damage to nearside front indicator lens

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2010 178,285 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning lamp illuminating when pressure is applied to brake pedal

corrosion present on rear metal fuel pipes

damage to nearside front indicator lens

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2010 178,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 171,380 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 171,380 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

surface corrosion on offside nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2008 163,984 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 156,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 156,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 145,279 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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L29 BDG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L29 BDG, 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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L29 BDG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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