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L452 UPW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,562 mi
Last recorded108,562 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear arm bushes perished and splitting

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded all over (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,192 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

o/s headlight glass cracked

o/s windscreen washer jet partly blocked

Pass 17 Jan 2006 96,068 miles

1)o/s headlight glass cracked.2)front number plate cracked.

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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L452 UPW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L452 UPW, 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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L452 UPW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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