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L378 LSA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,727 mi
Last recorded71,727 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 LSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,727 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 71,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 65,077 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 65,073 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 64,967 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre cut on tread.

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre cut on side wall.

offside front tyre worn at edges.

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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L378 LSA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L378 LSA, 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 L378 LSA registered?

L378 LSA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L378 LSA safe to buy?

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