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L697 HYE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 HYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2010 88,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes partially split

Both front shocks damp

Both rear suspension arm inner bushes seperated

Collant weep from level sensor

Nearside front headlamp glass chipped

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Play in N/S inner steering tie rod

Play in both front wheel bearings

Radiator corroded and in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2009 85,970 miles

Coolant weep from level sensor

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside headlamp lense cracked

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear suspension arm inner bushes perished

Small cut in the tread of Nearside front tyre

Wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,696 miles

Advise: coolant or washer low-level lamp on but both reservoirs checked and containing sufficient liquid

Advise: nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating and splitting but movement not yet excessive

Advise: nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Advise: slight blow at exhaust back box pipe join

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and Offside rear tyres 2-3mm

Nearside front tyre sidewall outer rubber slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,228 miles

Advise: Both screenwasher jets only squirting from left hand apertures, though the ability to deliver screenwash liquid to the windscreen is unimpaired

Advise: Brake pad warning lamp on dashboard illuminated

Advise: Nearside rear outer tail bulb inoperative within lamp unit

Advise: slight blow at middle exhaust to rear box join

Advise: slight oil weep at head gasket (under exhaust manifold)

Advise: stone chip to NSF headlamp lens

Fail 3 Jul 2006 70,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,714 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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L697 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L697 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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What year was L697 HYE registered?

L697 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L697 HYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L697 HYE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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