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L678 NAO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,332 mi
Last recorded193,332 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 NAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 193,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 182,794 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s front coil spring

Pass 23 Feb 2011 172,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 163,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 154,018 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 154,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 144,167 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 144,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 133,588 miles

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 7 Mar 2006 123,703 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 123,703 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L678 NAO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L678 NAO, 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 L678 NAO registered?

L678 NAO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L678 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L678 NAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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