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L53 HHM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,934 mi
Last recorded53,934 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 HHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 53,934 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,770 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 53,768 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,334 miles

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,124 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper smear

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,654 miles

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering damper weeping

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,675 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,896 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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L53 HHM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L53 HHM, 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 L53 HHM registered?

L53 HHM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L53 HHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 HHM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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