MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion around rear subframe mountings
steelbrake pipes corroding
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake pads getting low
heat shields on exhaust very heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake pads getting low
heat shields on exhaust very heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease
Oil leak
front & rear no plates delaminateing
screen washer jet blocked
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front & rear no plates delaminateing
screen washer jet blocked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front to rear brake pipe corrodeing
rear tyres tread low
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L318 MEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 L318 MEC, 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 L318 MEC?
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What year was L318 MEC registered?
L318 MEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1994.
Is L318 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L318 MEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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