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L730 WWV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,027 mi
Last recorded162,027 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 WWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 162,027 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed/corroded within 30cm of seat and seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise corrosion to both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Advise slight play at front hub

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Advise slight play at front hub

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 158,739 miles

Advise both front shock absorbers starting to weep slightly

Advise slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Advise slight movement at front upper suspension joints

Pass 12 Oct 2019 155,494 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 147,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 139,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,767 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,224 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 110,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,658 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,560 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 63,477 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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L730 WWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L730 WWV, 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 L730 WWV registered?

L730 WWV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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