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L812 YDG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,282 mi
Last recorded168,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 YDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 168,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to body

Nearside Door mirror missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fouling on subframe

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 168,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to body

Nearside Door mirror missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fouling on subframe

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 167,931 miles

Exhaust blowing

Exhaust knocking on rear suspension

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cracking on side walls

Fail 11 Jul 2018 167,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust blowing

Exhaust knocking on rear suspension

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2017 167,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 165,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 165,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 163,543 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre detiorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 162,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyres slightly detiorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 162,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyres slightly detiorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 161,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 116,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 159,746 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 158,499 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 158,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 156,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 155,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 153,375 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 151,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 147,954 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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L812 YDG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L812 YDG, 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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L812 YDG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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