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L599 RML

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,643 mi
Last recorded160,643 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 RML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 160,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 160,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2009 158,106 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 156,390 miles

slight play ns/os steering

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 152,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 145,691 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 145,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 140,397 miles

tyre sidewalls on N/S/F damaged

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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L599 RML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L599 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 L599 RML registered?

L599 RML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L599 RML safe to buy?

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