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L461 MGM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,743 mi
Last recorded39,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,344 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 39,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring wrapped around steering idler (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 37,992 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 36,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 35,061 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 35,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,272 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 28,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2015 24,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,425 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 17,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,274 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,874 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,280 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,885 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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L461 MGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L461 MGM, 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 L461 MGM registered?

L461 MGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L461 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L461 MGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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