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L397 LBH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,253 mi
Last recorded202,253 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2016 202,253 miles

rear floor slightly corroded around rear sub frame mounts

Pass 12 Feb 2015 199,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 196,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 194,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 191,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 189,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 186,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 183,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 180,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 176,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 169,334 miles

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

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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L397 LBH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L397 LBH, 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 L397 LBH registered?

L397 LBH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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