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L6 PEH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,450 mi
Last recorded158,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 PEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 158,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 158,450 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 150,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

srs light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 150,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

srs light on

Pass 19 May 2010 141,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 141,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 133,094 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 133,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 123,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 123,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2007 114,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 114,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 105,270 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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L6 PEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L6 PEH, 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 L6 PEH registered?

L6 PEH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L6 PEH safe to buy?

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