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L7 DGD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,034 mi
Last recorded188,034 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 DGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2025 188,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 186,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres perishing

nearside front slight play in steering idler bush

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Aug 2014 184,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 182,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyres perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2012 181,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 178,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2010 173,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 167,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 166,634 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 166,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 164,104 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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L7 DGD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L7 DGD, 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 L7 DGD registered?

L7 DGD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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