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L380 PMG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,871 mi
Last recorded177,871 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 PMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 177,871 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

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

Offside front wheel arch starting to rust

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish in sidewall 205/55R16V

Pass 18 Aug 2009 171,369 miles

Slight play in neaside idler arm bush

Fail 11 Aug 2009 171,369 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Slight play in neaside idler arm bush

Pass 11 Aug 2008 163,211 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 157,121 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 157,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 138,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 123,208 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 123,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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L380 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L380 PMG, 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 L380 PMG registered?

L380 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L380 PMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L380 PMG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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