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L427 RWA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,009 mi
Last recorded105,009 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 RWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2017 105,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear side wall worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,626 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 103,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 103,369 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,603 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,070 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,320 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 81,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f mirror poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,681 miles

n/s mirror poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,463 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 74,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,533 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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L427 RWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L427 RWA, 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 L427 RWA registered?

L427 RWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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