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L308 XHY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,976 mi
Last recorded176,976 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2012 176,976 miles

n/s/f top ball joint play starting

o/s/r tyre inner edge cracking

rear axle oil leaks

tyre wear starting n/s/f

Pass 9 Nov 2011 168,861 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

rear axle leaking oil

rear brake pads weasring low

tyre weasr o/s/f inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 159,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 151,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 144,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 136,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight diesil leak by tank

Pass 3 May 2006 126,473 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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L308 XHY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L308 XHY, 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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How do I check the history of L308 XHY?

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What year was L308 XHY registered?

L308 XHY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L308 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L308 XHY shows 7 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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