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L51 NEH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,122 mi
Last recorded152,122 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 NEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 152,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2015 151,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 148,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 148,175 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 148,175 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 147,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 143,993 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 143,993 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Main beam stalk has an intermitent problem

Pass 22 Apr 2010 142,437 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 142,437 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Regisrtation Plate is Slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2009 140,545 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 138,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 136,307 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 130,362 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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L51 NEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L51 NEH, 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 L51 NEH registered?

L51 NEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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