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L426 HUC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,355 mi
Last recorded140,355 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 HUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 140,355 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 140,352 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

ns f indictor incomplete

Pass 7 Jan 2010 137,958 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 137,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 134,888 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 134,888 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 124,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 116,170 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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L426 HUC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L426 HUC, 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 L426 HUC registered?

L426 HUC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L426 HUC safe to buy?

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