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L542 NET

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 NET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 113,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 103,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 103,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,714 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 94,714 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 93,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

very slight play at nearside steering idler

Fail 22 Dec 2007 93,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

very slight play at nearside steering idler

Pass 15 Dec 2006 89,249 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 82,525 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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L542 NET is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L542 NET, 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 L542 NET registered?

L542 NET is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L542 NET safe to buy?

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