MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion in various places underneath.
Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is corroding.
No centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test.
Oil on engine.
SRS light is on.
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion in various places underneath.
Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is corroding.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
No centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test.
Oil on engine.
SRS light is on.
Corrosion in various places underneath.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil on engine.
Some play in n/s lower ball joint.
Corrosion in various places underneath.
Oil on engine.
Some play in n/s lower ball joint.
Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.
N/s front headlamp lens cracked.
No centre rear seat belt at time of test.
Some play in joint on n/s track rod.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.
N/s front headlamp lens cracked.
No centre rear seat belt at time of test.
Some play in joint on n/s track rod.
Oil on engine/gearbox/axle.
SRS light on.
Some play in steering idler.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil on engine/gearbox/axle.
SRS light on.
Some play in steering idler.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L789 PHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 L789 PHE, 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 L789 PHE registered?
L789 PHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1994.
Is L789 PHE safe to buy?
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