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L655 GCW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,004 mi
Last recorded55,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 GCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 54,999 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,802 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 53,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,718 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,021 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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L655 GCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L655 GCW, 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 L655 GCW registered?

L655 GCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L655 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L655 GCW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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