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L461 UOU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,274 mi
Last recorded161,274 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 UOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 161,274 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2014 161,271 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2013 156,707 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 156,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 152,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 148,539 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 144,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 140,737 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 137,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 133,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 124,895 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine oil level low

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2006 124,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine oil level low

oil leak

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 UOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOU, 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 L461 UOU registered?

L461 UOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L461 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L461 UOU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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