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L465 PYB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,426 mi
Last recorded203,426 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL465 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 203,426 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS CORRODED TO SURFACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 203,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 203,122 miles

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

rear brake pipe routing and supports dubiase

Pass 21 Nov 2012 200,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 200,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011
Pass 7 Oct 2010 192,331 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 192,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 182,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 23 Sep 2009 181,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 171,984 miles

advisorys stand from previous test

Fail 9 Oct 2008 171,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2007 160,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 146,732 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 146,732 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

boot to full to inspact

rear discs corroded

uneven tyre wear n/s/r

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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L465 PYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L465 PYB, 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 L465 PYB registered?

L465 PYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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