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L651 PMX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,916 mi
Last recorded161,916 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 161,916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 157,016 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 157,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 151,327 miles

Front number plate poor, but still readable.

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

fuel filter pipes corroded

nsf chassis corroded

nsf inner track rod has slight play

nsr sills inner wall corroded

nsr subframe mounts corroded

osf chassis corroded

osr sills inner wall corroded

osr subframe mounts corroded

rear shocks rusty

rear suspension springs rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2009 151,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

fuel filter pipes corroded

nsf chassis corroded

nsf inner track rod has slight play

nsr sills inner wall corroded

nsr subframe mounts corroded

osf chassis corroded

osr sills inner wall corroded

osr subframe mounts corroded

rear shocks rusty

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2008 146,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 146,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 140,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 131,670 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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L651 PMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L651 PMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L651 PMX?

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What year was L651 PMX registered?

L651 PMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L651 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L651 PMX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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