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L48 OGU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,247 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,338 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 94,338 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,792 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,534 miles

front windsceen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front suspension lower arm innerrear bushe perishe & some movement.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 80,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 74,754 miles

offside front door mirror slight lose & (tape-up)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,199 miles

offside front tyre worn on tread edges !!!

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,553 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth !!!!

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,018 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 46,343 miles

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

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

front brake disc's lippede & worn.

rear brake disc's scored up. & worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,343 miles

front brake disc's lippede & worn.

rear brake disc's scored up. & worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 42,806 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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L48 OGU 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 80%.

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 L48 OGU, 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 L48 OGU registered?

L48 OGU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L48 OGU safe to buy?

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