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L49 HRN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 126,211 miles

engine leaking water

Fail 1 Mar 2010 126,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine leaking water

Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,488 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

rear brake imbalance high.slow brake offside rear.

rear exhaust starting to corrode.

slight play in steering box.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 119,488 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

rear brake imbalance high.slow brake offside rear.

rear exhaust starting to corrode.

slight play in steering box.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,416 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 115,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and rear number plates begining to weather.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 109,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 102,131 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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L49 HRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L49 HRN, 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 L49 HRN registered?

L49 HRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L49 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L49 HRN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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