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L682 HYE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 HYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,346 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

petrol pipe corroding away

Fail 19 Jan 2021 101,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

petrol pipe corroding away

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,582 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front check strap loose

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Feb 2020 99,580 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front check strap loose

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,551 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,018 miles

Front tyres cracked

Offside Front tyre cut no cord

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2018 95,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front tyres cracked

Offside Front tyre cut no cord

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,941 miles

Front Wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but cord/play does not exposed

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 92,941 miles

Front Wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but cord/play does not exposed

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,898 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,501 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,157 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,293 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 77,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,981 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper smeary

n/s side mirror insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front wiper smeary

n/s side mirror insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,596 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,596 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,626 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

water leak from radiator

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,023 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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L682 HYE 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 70.8%.

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 L682 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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L682 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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