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L382 PMG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 PMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 138,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 138,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 135,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 131,601 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 131,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 128,770 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 128,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L382 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L382 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.

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What year was L382 PMG registered?

L382 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1994.

Is L382 PMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L382 PMG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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