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L529 PWJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,434 mi
Last recorded139,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 139,434 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 139,434 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s-rear-door-rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2007 132,440 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 132,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn low

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 22 Dec 2006 122,827 miles

both front and rear number plates delaminating

front wiper smears slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2006 113,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

crack in windscreen

front number plate deteriorated

front wipers smears

manifold heat shield rattling

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in front wheel bearings

water leak from water pump area

Pass 20 Jan 2006 113,477 miles

crack in windscreen

front number plate deteriorated

front wipers smears

manifold heat shield rattling

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in front wheel bearings

water leak from water pump area

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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L529 PWJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L529 PWJ, 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

How do I check the history of L529 PWJ?

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What year was L529 PWJ registered?

L529 PWJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L529 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L529 PWJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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