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L48 WDE

1993 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,151 mi
Last recorded171,151 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz C117,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 171,151 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 171,131 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to see wear on brakr pads

Pass 23 Aug 2008 169,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to N\S inner wheel arch

Slight travel foot brake

Slight wear N\S steering idler

Pass 23 Aug 2007 167,343 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrossion to N\S & O\S rear brake pipes

Slight wear N\S steering idler

Slight wear N\S top ball joint

Slight wear in steering

Pass 23 Aug 2006 159,478 miles

Slight surface corrossion to N\S & O\S floor

Slight surface corrossion to N\S & O\S front inner arches

Slight surface corrossion to rear axle beam

Slight wear N\S steering idler

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 WDE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 117,699 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 WDE, 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 33 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 WDE registered?

L48 WDE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L48 WDE safe to buy?

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