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L451 LWR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,593 mi
Last recorded138,593 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL451 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,806 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,096 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front tread shoulder splitting

Offside Rear tyre tread shoulder cracking

centre exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread shoulder split to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front tread shoulder splitting

Offside Rear tyre tread shoulder cracking

centre exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Pass 18 Feb 2015 130,391 miles

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

both front tyre tread shoulders wearing low and cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,709 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 124,282 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside sill corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 124,279 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside sill corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 121,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 118,980 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 117,139 miles

front to rear fuel pipe union corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,216 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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L451 LWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L451 LWR, 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 L451 LWR registered?

L451 LWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1994.

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