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L306 MMX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,105 mi
Last recorded165,105 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 MMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 165,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 165,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 160,143 miles

Bonnet catch not secure to bonnet cable

Bonnet damaged

Both front doors damaged

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front trim missing

Fail 9 Dec 2009 160,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet catch not secure to bonnet cable

Bonnet damaged

Both front doors damaged

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front trim missing

Fail 9 Dec 2008 156,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Dec 2008 156,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Mar 2008 152,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front door exterior panel damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Mar 2008 152,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front door exterior panel damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Mar 2007 148,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 148,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 144,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 144,955 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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L306 MMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L306 MMX, 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 L306 MMX registered?

L306 MMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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