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L661 HRN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,407 mi
Last recorded154,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 154,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 143,574 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 137,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise slight play/wear o/s front track rod end

Pass 23 Jun 2010 137,291 miles

advise slight play/wear o/s front track rod end

Pass 12 Jun 2009 130,550 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 130,422 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 123,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 104,439 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 104,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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L661 HRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L661 HRN, 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

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What year was L661 HRN registered?

L661 HRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L661 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L661 HRN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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