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L466 WAH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL466 WAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 133,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 133,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,058 miles

Coolant valve corroded and leaking.

Door check strap disconnected.

Fuel pipe att fuel filter/pump badly corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 131,058 miles

Coolant valve corroded and leaking.

Door check strap disconnected.

Fuel pipe att fuel filter/pump badly corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,602 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 128,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 125,730 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

see previous advise sheet

Fail 30 Mar 2010 125,701 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s rear lens cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2009 122,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre stop light not working

chips in swept area

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

wiper not parking correctly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 122,646 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre stop light not working

chips in swept area

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

wiper not parking correctly

Pass 6 Mar 2008 118,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 118,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 114,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 114,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,455 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 WAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L466 WAH, 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 L466 WAH registered?

L466 WAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L466 WAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L466 WAH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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