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L437 LRX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,183 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 97,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bodywork has several small marks

offside door-mirror is damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,168 miles

bodywork has several small marks

offside door-mirror is damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2010 95,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 95,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 91,717 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 87,734 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,734 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 82,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,361 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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L437 LRX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L437 LRX, 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 L437 LRX registered?

L437 LRX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is L437 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L437 LRX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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