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L779 MMV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,006 mi
Last recorded157,006 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 MMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 157,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 155,886 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 100,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 100,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 99,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 98,287 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2021 97,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,898 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 96,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 94,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 94,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 86,727 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 86,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 84,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,995 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,607 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,419 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 66,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,815 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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L779 MMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L779 MMV, 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 L779 MMV registered?

L779 MMV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L779 MMV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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