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L466 MBW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,511 mi
Last recorded136,511 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL466 MBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,511 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 136,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,359 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 129,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 94,552 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,175 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust and heat shields rusty

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 91,723 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 85,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,776 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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L466 MBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L466 MBW, 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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L466 MBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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