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L492 HYK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 HYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 103,979 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 103,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 102,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,499 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,832 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2.2mm and cracking

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2016 92,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 83,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 23 Sep 2010 81,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 76,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 72,521 miles

exhaust heat shield corroding away

offside front door mirror damage

slight play on offside front inner track rod end

Pass 19 May 2007 69,449 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 65,928 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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L492 HYK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L492 HYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L492 HYK registered?

L492 HYK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1994.

Is L492 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 HYK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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