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L374 XLR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL374 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,369 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,790 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 110,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,884 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 107,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,346 miles

both front and rear tyres has inner and outer wear

Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front and rear tyres has inner and outer wear

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,975 miles

Advise:slight corrosiion o/s/f & n/s/f solid brake pipes where they join the flexi hoses

Advise:slight oil leak

Advise:slight play in centre steering drag link joints

Fail 18 Jun 2010 94,975 miles

Advise:slight corrosiion o/s/f & n/s/f solid brake pipes where they join the flexi hoses

Advise:slight oil leak

Advise:slight play in centre steering drag link joints

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 90,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,458 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,028 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,161 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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L374 XLR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L374 XLR, 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 L374 XLR registered?

L374 XLR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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