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L661 WAV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,822 mi
Last recorded143,822 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 WAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 143,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,199 miles

Auxillary belt cracking/ perishing badly

Diesel bleed-off/return pipes damp

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Nearside front check-strap requires attention

Partial failure of nearside and offside washer jets

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 15 Aug 2012 117,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Auxillary belt cracking/ perishing badly

Diesel bleed-off/return pipes damp

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Nearside front check-strap requires attention

Partial failure of nearside and offside washer jets

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 16 Aug 2011 113,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

glow plug light staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge near limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer body sill corroding

srs light staying on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 113,259 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

glow plug light staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge near limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer body sill corroding

srs light staying on

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,661 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,827 miles

all rear suspension component rubber bushes deteriorating

nearside engine mount deteriorating

offside brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

nearside rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

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 WAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WAV, 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 L661 WAV registered?

L661 WAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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