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L40 GMT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,802 mi
Last recorded142,802 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 GMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 142,802 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 142,802 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 135,261 miles

rear diff seeping fluid

Pass 14 Nov 2009 130,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 124,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 119,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 117,510 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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L40 GMT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L40 GMT, 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 L40 GMT registered?

L40 GMT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L40 GMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 GMT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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