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L512 HRF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 HRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside sills corroding around drain rubbers

Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside sills corroding around drain rubbers

Pass 23 Jul 2011 113,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 112,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

front tyres low tread uneven wear on edges

low coolant warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,801 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

front tyres low tread uneven wear on edges

low coolant warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2008 105,284 miles

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

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

front tyres uneven wear possible front wheel alignment

Pass 22 Jun 2007 103,296 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer

Fail 22 Jun 2007 103,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 100,482 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 100,482 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise small amount of free play in steering idler arm

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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L512 HRF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L512 HRF, 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 L512 HRF registered?

L512 HRF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L512 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L512 HRF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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