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L596 RML

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 RML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2007 106,053 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parts of the exhaust system are heavily corroded

service brake efficiency is 40%, MOT requires a minimum of 50%, result is passable as more than half of the car's wheels are locking up.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 99,672 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

parts of the exhaust system are heavily corroded

wiper blade is torn

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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L596 RML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L596 RML, 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 L596 RML registered?

L596 RML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L596 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for L596 RML shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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