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L809 NSG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,570 mi
Last recorded96,570 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 NSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,078 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,132 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,816 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,219 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 49,797 miles

All brake pipes have some corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,797 miles

All brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,421 miles

light corrision on front and rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Dec 2010 47,266 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrision on brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,266 miles

light corrision on brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,032 miles

some corrision on brake pipes all round

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,621 miles

slight corrision on front and rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight corrision on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,332 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,637 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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L809 NSG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L809 NSG, 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 L809 NSG registered?

L809 NSG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L809 NSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L809 NSG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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