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L382 YGV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,746 mi
Last recorded139,746 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 YGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 139,746 miles

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2013 137,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 133,426 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 133,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 129,650 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 129,648 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 125,597 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 125,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 121,280 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 121,280 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 115,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 101,266 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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L382 YGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

L382 YGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L382 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L382 YGV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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