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L424 MEP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,323 mi
Last recorded90,323 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 MEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 70,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,959 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,956 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,162 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,637 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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L424 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc 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 L424 MEP, 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 L424 MEP registered?

L424 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L424 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L424 MEP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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