MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,062 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front brake discs corroded
heat shield loose on front exhaust section
n/s front jacking pad missing
n/s rear brake anti rattle clip broken
poor spray from n/s front screen washer jet
rear brake discs corroded
rear flexy brake hoses starting to crack
steering wheel rim cover split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front brake discs corroded
heat shield loose on front exhaust section
n/s front jacking pad missing
n/s rear brake anti rattle clip broken
poor spray from n/s front screen washer jet
rear brake discs corroded
rear flexy brake hoses starting to crack
steering wheel rim cover split
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in N/S/R lower hub support joint
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L488 SPO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L488 SPO, 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 L488 SPO registered?
L488 SPO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1994.
Is L488 SPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for L488 SPO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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