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L50 MRH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,977 mi
Last recorded185,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 185,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leaking from radiator

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 185,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leaking from radiator

Engine oil leak

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 178,877 miles

Central brake light only operating at 50% of total output (outer light bulbs not operating)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 178,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central brake light only operating at 50% of total output (outer light bulbs not operating)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside of front bumper is not secured.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 166,942 miles

corrosion to o/s floor

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to n/s mirror

damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 18 Jun 2009 166,887 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to o/s floor

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to n/s mirror

damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2008 159,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside dipped headlamp beam pattern slightly vague.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 153,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 148,676 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 MRH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L50 MRH, 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 MRH registered?

L50 MRH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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