MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
outer sills corroded
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
outer sills corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front anti roll bar bushes worn
offside rear disc corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L42 WGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L42 WGG, 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 L42 WGG registered?
L42 WGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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