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L373 XEY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 148,431 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 148,431 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 146,866 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 146,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear subframe starting to corroded.

slight lift in o/s front bottom ball joint.

slight play in steering joints.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 142,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 142,436 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear brake disc corroding.

oil leak from engine.

rear brake pads getting very low.

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 XEY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L373 XEY, 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

How do I check the history of L373 XEY?

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What year was L373 XEY registered?

L373 XEY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L373 XEY safe to buy?

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