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L319 MMX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

214,425 mi
Last recorded214,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 MMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 214,425 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside headlight glass cracked

rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

various corrosion on body

Pass 29 May 2010 199,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting to form within both front wheel arches

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside inner sills

manor damage to the front numberplate

minor damage to the offside headlamp lens

patches of corrosion starting to form within the floorpan

Pass 6 Jun 2009 185,822 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting to form within both front wheel arches

corrosion starting to form within the nearside outer sill

corrosion starting to form within the offside rear doorstep sill

minor damage to the front numberplate

offside rear and nearside rear floorpan sills starting to corrode

slight damage to the offside headlamp lens

Pass 11 Jun 2008 172,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to the front numberplate

slight damage to the offside front headlamp lens

Fail 11 Jun 2008 172,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to the front numberplate

slight damage to the offside front headlamp lens

Pass 25 May 2007 158,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting to form in the nearside outer sill

damage to the front numberplate

slight damage to the offside headlamp lens not effecting the beam pattern

Fail 25 May 2007 158,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting to form in the nearside outer sill

damage to the front numberplate

slight damage to the offside headlamp lens not effecting the beam pattern

Pass 20 May 2006 146,544 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front headlamp cracked

Fail 20 May 2006 146,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

offside front headlamp cracked

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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L319 MMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L319 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 L319 MMX registered?

L319 MMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1994.

Is L319 MMX safe to buy?

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