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L361 XMW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,495 mi
Last recorded73,495 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 XMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 73,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,543 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 72,543 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 70,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 69,057 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,258 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 63,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,473 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres scuffing out on outside edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,066 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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L361 XMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L361 XMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L361 XMW registered?

L361 XMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L361 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L361 XMW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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