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L549 OYB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 166,963 miles

advise corrosion to near side rear brake pipe

advise free play in steering

advise pitting to rear brake discs

advise wear to front tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2009 158,776 miles

advise condiition of near side rear brake disc

advise free play in steering

advise fronrt flexy brake hoses cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2009 158,776 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

advise condiition of near side rear brake disc

advise free play in steering

advise fronrt flexy brake hoses cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2008 150,115 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 143,440 miles

front number plate fading

surface corossion around underbody areas

Fail 14 Dec 2007 143,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate fading

surface corossion around underbody areas

Pass 18 Dec 2006 131,552 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 121,719 miles

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

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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L549 OYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L549 OYB, 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

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What year was L549 OYB registered?

L549 OYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L549 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L549 OYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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