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L585 HYE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,364 mi
Last recorded148,364 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 HYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 148,364 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,224 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clip slightly damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,224 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clip slightly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 145,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2016 145,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 142,475 miles

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

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

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 139,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 137,407 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 137,407 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,467 miles

n/s/r number plate light not working

Pass 26 May 2009 127,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 121,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 114,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 105,440 miles

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

Nearside 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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L585 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L585 HYE, 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 L585 HYE registered?

L585 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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