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L3 OPW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,190 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,831 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,831 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,373 miles

n/s/f shock absober strting to weep

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

rear tyres startng to perrish

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,720 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished on sidewalls

general surface corrosion

wiper blade split on end

Fail 30 Aug 2008 78,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all tyres perished on sidewalls

general surface corrosion

wiper blade split on end

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,310 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,841 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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L3 OPW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

L3 OPW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L3 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 OPW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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