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L3 DME

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,879 mi
Last recorded157,879 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 157,879 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 157,879 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 155,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2012 155,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2011 151,678 miles

engine oil leak

front drive flange split

knocking and play in steering box

offside and nearside front lower ball joints have slight lift

rear diff damp

slight front wheel bearing play, offside and nearside

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2010 143,561 miles

'lift' in o/s & n/s front lower swivels

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Oil leak

check condition & operation of rear number plate lamps

check condition & operation of rear service brake

exhaust heat shields deteriorating

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing low on inner edges, replace o/s A.S.A.P.

rear brake disc faces rusty

rear chassis getting rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,056 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 136,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 2 Jul 2008 128,068 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2007 119,239 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear brake hoses perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

wiper blade perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 112,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 104,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L3 DME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L3 DME, 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 L3 DME registered?

L3 DME is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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