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L522 ABJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,657 mi
Last recorded160,657 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 ABJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 160,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

chip in nearside headlight

nearside wheel rim bead dented

offside headlight chipped and cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2008 160,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in nearside headlight

nearside wheel rim bead dented

offside headlight chipped and cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 136,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f headlight lens cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2007 136,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f headlight lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2006 122,517 miles

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

offside front headlight glass cracked

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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L522 ABJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L522 ABJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L522 ABJ registered?

L522 ABJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L522 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 ABJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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