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L641 UEU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,088 mi
Last recorded138,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL641 UEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 138,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 134,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,008 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 125,004 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 120,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 118,120 miles

Exhaust emission just pass.

Off side rear lamp damage but not affecting light out put.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper washer liquid thickened.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 118,081 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emission just pass.

Near side rear tyre side wall pireshing.

Off side rear lamp damage but not affecting light out put.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper washer liquid thickened.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,000 miles

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

front wiper could be better

Fail 7 Jul 2010 112,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wiper could be better

Pass 31 Jul 2009 107,978 miles

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

water level lamp on top up radiator

Fail 31 Jul 2009 107,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

water level lamp on top up radiator

Pass 30 Jul 2008 103,681 miles

frount number plate could be better

Fail 30 Jul 2008 103,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

frount number plate could be better

Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,788 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 988,562 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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L641 UEU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L641 UEU, 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 L641 UEU registered?

L641 UEU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L641 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L641 UEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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