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L661 PRF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,078 mi
Last recorded78,078 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 PRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 78,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 76,789 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 76,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 75,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

diff has slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 74,502 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

diff has slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 73,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 69,531 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 68,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 66,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 65,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2006 64,138 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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L661 PRF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L661 PRF, 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 PRF registered?

L661 PRF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L661 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L661 PRF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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