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L401 PMG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,301 mi
Last recorded137,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 PMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 137,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 135,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 134,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 130,211 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 120,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 117,850 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 117,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,269 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 11,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 104,440 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 104,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

N/S/F hub cap broken.

Oil leaking from front of engine

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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L401 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L401 PMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L401 PMG registered?

L401 PMG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L401 PMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 PMG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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