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L556 NMV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,525 mi
Last recorded169,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 NMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 169,525 miles

left rear metal brake pipe corroded

movement in front antiroll bar bushes

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 163,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 163,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 156,888 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 145,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 136,645 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 118,269 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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L556 NMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L556 NMV, 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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How do I check the history of L556 NMV?

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What year was L556 NMV registered?

L556 NMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L556 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L556 NMV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L556 NMV have outstanding finance?

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