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L37 YCU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,705 mi
Last recorded197,705 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL37 YCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 197,705 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front lower wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 197,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 195,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 195,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 194,669 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 194,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 194,273 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 192,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 191,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 189,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 186,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 184,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 181,890 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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L37 YCU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L37 YCU, 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 L37 YCU registered?

L37 YCU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L37 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L37 YCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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