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L461 TEM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 TEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,001 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 118,012 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2019 118,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,448 miles

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

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 117,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2017 116,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 116,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 115,425 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 114,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,586 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 109,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 103,031 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 103,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2009 100,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 98,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 94,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,245 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 TEM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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.

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What year was L461 TEM registered?

L461 TEM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L461 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L461 TEM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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