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L494 XNH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

232,548 mi
Last recorded232,548 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 232,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 229,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 226,729 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 223,254 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal.

Front and rear suspension components covered in underseal.

Fail 29 Apr 2021 223,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All brake pipes covered in underseal.

Front and rear suspension components covered in underseal.

Pass 26 May 2020 219,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 212,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 206,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 194,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 180,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 165,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 155,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 150,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 146,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 146,826 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 136,902 miles

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

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

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

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

diff leaking oil

Fail 20 May 2011 136,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

diff leaking oil

Pass 18 May 2010 129,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 123,411 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 118,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 113,052 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 113,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 109,376 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 109,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L494 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

L494 XNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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