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L733 DBB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 DBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,420 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 72,252 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE IN CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,968 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,293 miles

general corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,653 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated PIPE CORRODED AT FUEL TANK (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKERS BOTH REARS CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS,SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 68,200 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 16 May 2022 68,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2021 66,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 66,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 66,610 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,182 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,934 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,480 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

deterioration to rear brake disc's

Fail 24 Aug 2015 55,472 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

deterioration to rear brake disc's

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,286 miles

deterioration to rear brake disc's

some under body rust

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 33,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L733 DBB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L733 DBB, 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 L733 DBB registered?

L733 DBB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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