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L550 OYB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,635 mi
Last recorded83,635 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,377 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 83,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,579 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,579 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,114 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,184 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,589 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,131 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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L550 OYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L550 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.

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What year was L550 OYB registered?

L550 OYB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L550 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L550 OYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L550 OYB have outstanding finance?

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