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L657 HYE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,090 mi
Last recorded130,090 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 HYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,090 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,441 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 124,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 118,127 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip within drivers view. (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 113,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip not greater than 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 109,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2013 98,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 85,377 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,903 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 77,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,161 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 68,161 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,877 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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L657 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc 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 L657 HYE, 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 L657 HYE registered?

L657 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L657 HYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L657 HYE 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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