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L359 RMP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,066 mi
Last recorded237,066 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 RMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 237,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 226,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bodywork showing corrosion in few places

Fail 15 Dec 2022 226,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 226,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill to floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 212,542 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both fuel pipes ()

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 212,469 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated old repair excessive corrded hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both fuel pipes ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 206,958 miles

fuel lines floors suspension armsand rear springs all rusting

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

plastic covers over floors and engine

slight play in centre prop bearing

slight play on both front wheels

Fail 3 Dec 2020 206,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight filled with condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel lines floors suspension armsand rear springs all rusting

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

plastic covers over floors and engine

slight play in centre prop bearing

slight play on both front wheels

Pass 26 Nov 2019 202,087 miles

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

Offside Front corroding not to excess

Offside Front water in headlight not effecting beam pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin oil leak on engine (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel lines rusting floors rusting rear springs rusting suspension arms rusting

oil leak engine and diff

plastic covers floors and engine

play in centre prop bearing not excessive

rear springs rusting

slight play in front wheel bearings and suspension

srs light came on and went off during test

Fail 23 Nov 2019 202,041 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low on readings (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front corroding not to excess

Offside Front water in headlight not effecting beam pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin oil leak on engine (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel lines rusting floors rusting rear springs rusting suspension arms rusting

oil leak engine and diff

plastic covers floors and engine

play in centre prop bearing not excessive

rear springs rusting

slight play in front wheel bearings and suspension

srs light came on and went off during test

Pass 29 Nov 2018 196,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel lines rusting

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

plastic covers floors and engine

rear springs rusting

slight play centre prop bearing

Fail 26 Nov 2018 196,831 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake low on readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low on readings (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel lines rusting

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

plastic covers floors and engine

rear springs rusting

slight play centre prop bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2017 193,511 miles

front and rear brake pads low

fuel lines rusting

offside front back plate missing

oil leaks engine and diff

plastic covers round rear springs and offside rear suspension rubbers

rear springs rusting

slight play in centre propshaft bearing

Fail 20 Nov 2017 193,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads low

fuel lines rusting

offside front back plate missing

oil leaks engine and diff

plastic covers round rear springs and offside rear suspension rubbers

rear springs rusting

slight play in centre propshaft bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 187,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 187,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2015 179,164 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 179,151 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREA (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 170,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front jacking point blocks missing

fuel hose slightly chaffed

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front door check strap worn

oil leak

park brake warning light not working

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 170,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front jacking point blocks missing

fuel hose slightly chaffed

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front door check strap worn

oil leak

park brake warning light not working

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 166,364 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 166,364 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 162,596 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 158,828 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 158,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 151,908 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 151,908 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 141,249 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 141,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 132,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Apr 2008 132,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 122,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 116,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 116,092 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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L359 RMP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L359 RMP, 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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L359 RMP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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