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L617 SEJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,258 mi
Last recorded159,258 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 SEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 159,258 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 151,633 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 151,633 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2008 146,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 141,312 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 141,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 135,536 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in propshaft bearing

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 SEJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L617 SEJ, 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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How do I check the history of L617 SEJ?

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What year was L617 SEJ registered?

L617 SEJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1994.

Is L617 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L617 SEJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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