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L487 WLK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,568 mi
Last recorded146,568 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 146,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 143,855 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 142,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 140,288 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 140,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 132,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 128,095 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 128,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 124,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 119,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 111,973 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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L487 WLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L487 WLK, 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 L487 WLK registered?

L487 WLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L487 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L487 WLK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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