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L369 LSS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

234,242 mi
Last recorded234,242 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL369 LSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 234,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front cracks in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 234,224 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 234,224 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 234,220 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 234,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 232,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 220,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 206,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 206,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 193,351 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 177,939 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 160,032 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 160,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,346 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 30,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 137,601 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 137,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L369 LSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L369 LSS, 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 L369 LSS registered?

L369 LSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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