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L60 DGM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,016 mi
Last recorded145,016 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,016 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing bottom very poor and corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

whole underside very corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 144,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wing to outersill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at shock mount presribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

whole unders side in a corroded condition

Pass 8 May 2024 144,866 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror caseing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 144,718 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering box fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper and lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2023 144,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outersill within prescribed area of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole floor to outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering box fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper and lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 143,730 miles

Nearside Front sill jacking point corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 142,698 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 142,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,994 miles

both rear inner chassis/sill area corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 139,938 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner chassis/sill area corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 137,363 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 133,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracked, but not to structure.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

internal headlamp adjusters not working.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 130,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,255 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 128,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 119,410 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 119,410 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,243 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 115,243 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 110,629 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 101,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,995 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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L60 DGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L60 DGM, 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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L60 DGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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