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L313 MMX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,318 mi
Last recorded138,318 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL313 MMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 138,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 128,089 miles

airbag warning light is on

drivers door mirror outer cover missing

engine and rear diff oil leak

middle section exhaust mount broken/missing

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread and outer side wall perishing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2012 127,965 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning light is on

drivers door mirror outer cover missing

engine and rear diff oil leak

middle section exhaust mount broken/missing

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread and outer side wall perishing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 114,723 miles

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

both front shock absorbers damp

front number plate fading

rear diff oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,723 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

front number plate fading

rear diff oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 12 Mar 2010 100,603 miles

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

both rear tyres have 2mm tread and outer side walls perishing

front number plate fading

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on outer edge and side wall perishing

offside front tyre bald on outer edge and side wall perishing

rear brake pads low

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,603 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm tread and outer side walls perishing

front number plate fading

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on outer edge and side wall perishing

offside front tyre bald on outer edge and side wall perishing

rear brake pads low

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,429 miles

propshaft dougnut breaking up sightly

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,515 miles

front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly split

Pass 4 Nov 2006 75,089 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 75,055 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)

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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L313 MMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L313 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 L313 MMX registered?

L313 MMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L313 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L313 MMX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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