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L436 BBJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL436 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 106,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,553 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 104,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,094 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,364 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L436 BBJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol 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 L436 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L436 BBJ registered?

L436 BBJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L436 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L436 BBJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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