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L334 RYB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,802 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,968 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,624 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 99,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 92,889 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake hoses are slightly perished

both rear coil springs are corroded

front brake discs are worn

nearside inner steering pivot joint has slight freeplay

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside rear fuel line corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear diff appears to be leaking oil

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heat shield loose on front exhaust

nearside rear tyre wearing to wear bars

rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

rear disc slightly worn and corroded on inner face

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 82,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heat shield loose on front exhaust

nearside rear tyre wearing to wear bars

rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

rear disc slightly worn and corroded on inner face

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,584 miles

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

heat sheild loose on front exhaust

rear fuel lines shows signs of corrosion

slight play in front steering joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

heat sheild loose on front exhaust

rear fuel lines shows signs of corrosion

slight play in front steering joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L334 RYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L334 RYB, 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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L334 RYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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