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L428 HUC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,214 mi
Last recorded157,214 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 HUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 157,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 157,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 140,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 140,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 134,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 130,879 miles

Nearside front track rod end inner ball joint has slight play

Offside front track rod end has slight play.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 126,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 121,646 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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L428 HUC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L428 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 L428 HUC registered?

L428 HUC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L428 HUC safe to buy?

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