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L494 PRB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,609 mi
Last recorded118,609 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 PRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,609 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 107,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,569 miles

all tyres have age cracks

body panels dteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,007 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

most brake pipes covered with grease

nearside under sill corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2012 95,253 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

most brake pipes covered with grease

nearside under sill corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 92,674 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,145 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,479 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 80,902 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,275 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,618 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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L494 PRB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L494 PRB, 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 L494 PRB registered?

L494 PRB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L494 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 PRB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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