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L41 HYW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,748 mi
Last recorded62,748 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 HYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,748 miles

Nearside Front steering linkage support joint slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,320 miles

Front Wiper parking

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 60,320 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wiper parking

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,322 miles

Front wiper+ wiper parking

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak Front+ rear ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper+ wiper parking

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak Front+ rear ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,076 miles

Both rear tyres begining to perish

Slight misting of oil on steering box

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,549 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2013 52,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 52,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,576 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,592 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 40,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,294 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre at inner treads wearing very low. n/s/f tyre wearing low at outer treads

Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,352 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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L41 HYW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L41 HYW, 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 L41 HYW registered?

L41 HYW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L41 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L41 HYW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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