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L491 MEP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 MEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,725 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 123,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,552 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on its outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on its outer edge

Pass 15 May 2013 114,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and low on tread

Fail 9 May 2013 114,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

emission just past on limit

surface rust evident

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,929 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,688 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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L491 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L491 MEP, 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 L491 MEP registered?

L491 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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