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L656 DBB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,230 mi
Last recorded65,230 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 DBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 65,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage nearside rear light lense

Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,844 miles

Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,697 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 15,292 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,080 miles

nearside rear tyre starting tro perish

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,257 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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L656 DBB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L656 DBB, 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 L656 DBB registered?

L656 DBB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L656 DBB safe to buy?

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