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L50 DPF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,934 mi
Last recorded111,934 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 DPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 111,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,697 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,464 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,695 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,943 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,177 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 63,849 miles

knock from front suspension

Pass 28 Dec 2005 59,167 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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L50 DPF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L50 DPF, 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 L50 DPF registered?

L50 DPF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L50 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 DPF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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