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L696 OML

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,249 mi
Last recorded156,249 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 OML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 156,249 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front wings corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 156,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 146,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 132,509 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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L696 OML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L696 OML, 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 L696 OML registered?

L696 OML is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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