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L751 SNH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,025 mi
Last recorded114,025 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 SNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 114,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering joints

underfloor chassis corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 108,596 miles

both rear arches slightly corroding

slight play in both lower ball joints

slight play in steering arm & joints

underfloor chassis starting to corrode

Fail 19 May 2017 108,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear arches slightly corroding

slight play in both lower ball joints

slight play in steering arm & joints

underfloor chassis starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2016 102,036 miles

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

front & rear brake pads getting low

underfloor chasis starting to corrode

Fail 21 May 2015 97,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 97,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,802 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 85,801 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,766 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,060 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,755 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,430 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 70,430 miles

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

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

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

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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L751 SNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L751 SNH, 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 L751 SNH registered?

L751 SNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L751 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L751 SNH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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