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L601 LWL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,568 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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,454 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,374 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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L601 LWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L601 LWL, 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 L601 LWL registered?

L601 LWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L601 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L601 LWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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