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L530 WLK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,898 mi
Last recorded202,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 202,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 202,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 197,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 197,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 192,485 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and right on legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2009 192,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and right on legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2008 182,785 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limit and in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2007 174,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 165,667 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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L530 WLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L530 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 L530 WLK registered?

L530 WLK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L530 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L530 WLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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