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L373 GPY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,571 mi
Last recorded186,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL373 GPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 186,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 186,566 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 186,566 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 186,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 178,804 miles

Corrosion hole in floor not within precribed area

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 173,611 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 168,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 162,254 miles

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 162,249 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 158,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008
Pass 29 Jun 2007 140,667 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 140,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 129,580 miles

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

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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L373 GPY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L373 GPY, 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 L373 GPY registered?

L373 GPY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L373 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L373 GPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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