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L435 WAH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,620 mi
Last recorded165,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 WAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 165,620 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/f outer sills showing signs of corrosion but not to excess

Pass 10 Feb 2020 165,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 165,273 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2018 165,273 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,769 miles

Brake pipes have been heavily undersealed

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 160,035 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2015 163,504 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2014 163,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

certain places under vehicle has been undersealed incl barke and fuel pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 160,927 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 155,892 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated, not effecting security of exhaust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 147,611 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Nov 2010 141,275 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 141,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 136,808 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 133,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 128,643 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 128,643 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 121,334 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 121,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Diff oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 114,764 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 114,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L435 WAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L435 WAH, 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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L435 WAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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