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L455 TEM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 TEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,722 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,722 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,271 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 62,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,074 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 52,156 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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L455 TEM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L455 TEM, 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 L455 TEM registered?

L455 TEM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L455 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L455 TEM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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