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L431 UMB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,778 mi
Last recorded145,778 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 UMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 145,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust box outer casing loose

rear brake discs are corroded

rear differential damp with oil

Fail 7 Apr 2016 145,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s centre floor/sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s centre floor / sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust box outer casing loose

rear brake discs are corroded

rear differential damp with oil

Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,702 miles

cat converter baffles rattling

diff oil leaking from prop seal

front brake discs corroding

metal fuel pipe corroding

n/s/f indicator fading

o/s floor to sill corroding by drain grommets

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

slight crack and blow at centre exhaust pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2014 145,618 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cat converter baffles rattling

diff oil leaking from prop seal

front brake discs corroding

metal fuel pipe corroding

n/s/f indicator fading

o/s inner sill corroding

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

slight crack and blow at centre exhaust pipe

Pass 10 Oct 2013 138,345 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

front to centre exhaust heat shields corroding

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,105 miles

front and rear brake discs are rusted due to vehicle not being driven

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm and tread is splitting

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

signs oif a fluid leak at clutch slave cylinder

Fail 24 Oct 2012 135,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs are rusted due to vehicle not being driven

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm and tread is splitting

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

signs oif a fluid leak at clutch slave cylinder

Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,588 miles

all brake discs are starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s front and n/s rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

oil leak

slight wear in front anti roll bar centre bushs

very slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Mar 2011 133,588 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs are starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s front and n/s rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

oil leak

slight wear in front anti roll bar centre bushs

very slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 130,982 miles

all brake discs has surface rust

o/s front metal brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2.5 mm limit is 1.6 mm

slight wear in o/s and n/s front antiroll bar centre bushs

very slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

windscreen washers are poor

Pass 11 Mar 2009 130,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2009 130,718 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2008 129,743 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 129,743 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 125,582 miles

o/s rear disc surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2006 118,022 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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L431 UMB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L431 UMB, 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 L431 UMB registered?

L431 UMB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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