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L57 NEH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,300 mi
Last recorded198,300 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 NEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2017 198,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 196,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 192,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 187,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 179,769 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake lines greased

Pass 24 Jan 2012 175,525 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 170,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 163,124 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 150,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 138,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 125,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 117,211 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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L57 NEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L57 NEH, 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 L57 NEH registered?

L57 NEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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