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L48 WAM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 WAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,116 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,329 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear brake discs rusty

advise engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,562 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2013 94,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,545 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 62,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 59,265 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 WAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc 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 WAM, 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 WAM registered?

L48 WAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L48 WAM safe to buy?

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