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L308 NSS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

150,052 mi
Last recorded150,052 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 NSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 150,052 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear bottom suspension bush appears to be rusty

nearside steering idler as slight lift

Fail 23 Apr 2007 150,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear bottom suspension bush appears to be rusty

nearside steering idler as slight lift

Pass 31 Jul 2006 145,165 miles

Front brakes have a 21% imbalance. Advise rectified

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pipe corroded. Strongly advise replaced

Offside front brakes lightly binding

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2006 145,142 miles

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

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

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pipe corroded. Strongly advise replaced

Offside front brakes lightly binding

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2006 143,027 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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L308 NSS 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 40%.

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 L308 NSS, 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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L308 NSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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