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L3 TNM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,167 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 81,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2016 62,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 62,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,952 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,860 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,128 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,257 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

off side rear retaing area slight corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,121 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,352 miles

ofside front accident damaged repair

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 TNM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TNM, 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 TNM registered?

L3 TNM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L3 TNM safe to buy?

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