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L617 NNU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,515 mi
Last recorded169,515 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 NNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 169,515 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 164,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 156,626 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 150,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 150,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

differential leaking

rear gearbox mount has play

Pass 11 Dec 2012 145,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror cracked not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 30 Nov 2011 140,988 miles

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

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

nsf and osf wishbone bushes spliting

Pass 6 Dec 2010 136,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 135,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 135,406 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 132,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 128,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,635 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 117,575 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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L617 NNU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L617 NNU, 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 L617 NNU registered?

L617 NNU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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