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L722 DPG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,892 mi
Last recorded188,892 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL722 DPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 188,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 186,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 171,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 159,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 159,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 148,008 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 148,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,357 miles

corrosion in n/s/r brake pipe.

engine covers fitted

oil leaks

rear brakes discs worn

surface corrosion in rear suspension areas

Fail 22 Sep 2015 135,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam + aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam + aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in n/s/r brake pipe.

engine covers fitted

front brakes pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn 1.6mm

oil leaks

rear brakes discs badly worn.

surface corrosion in rear suspension areas

Pass 8 Sep 2014 131,619 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 123,295 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 123,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 117,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,362 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 116,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 115,753 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 108,149 miles

REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW 2MM

Pass 7 Jun 2006 100,352 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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L722 DPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L722 DPG, 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 L722 DPG registered?

L722 DPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L722 DPG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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