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L523 WLK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 66,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wall has small cut but not deep enough to expose cord or ply

offside quarter panel has body damaged but no visible damage to chasis ,recommend repair

offside rear lamp cracked covered with red tape recommend to replace

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,077 miles

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

Oil leak

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 WLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

L523 WLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L523 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L523 WLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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