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L331 RNH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,479 mi
Last recorded105,479 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,479 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NSF wing have rust patch on it

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 103,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 103,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 103,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 103,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,586 miles

N/S/F inner steering arm has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 91,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,587 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 9 May 2019 87,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 84,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 82,008 miles

slight lift in the o/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 26 May 2016 75,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,527 miles

fuel lines corrodeing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 76,162 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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L331 RNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L331 RNH, 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 L331 RNH registered?

L331 RNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L331 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L331 RNH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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