MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,737 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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