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L393 OFS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,110 mi
Last recorded129,110 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 OFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 127,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 126,194 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 126,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 123,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 117,990 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 105,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 95,820 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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L393 OFS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L393 OFS, 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 L393 OFS registered?

L393 OFS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L393 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L393 OFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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