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L523 MEP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,623 mi
Last recorded120,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 MEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2012 120,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 104,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,584 miles

rear no plate slightly disfigured but ledgeable

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,059 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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L523 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L523 MEP, 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 L523 MEP registered?

L523 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L523 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L523 MEP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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