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L819 XAT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,264 mi
Last recorded172,264 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 172,264 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake balance slightly uneven

front wheelarches developing sharp edges/corrosion

main fuel pipes lightly corroded in places

Fail 21 Jul 2010 172,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake balance slightly uneven

front wheelarches developing sharp edges/corrosion

main fuel pipes lightly corroded in places

Pass 8 Jul 2009 161,927 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise/worn

various engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Jul 2009 161,927 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake balance slightly uneven

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise/worn

various engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2008 152,872 miles

exhaust developing corrosion in places

Pass 5 Jul 2007 142,440 miles

centre exhaust boxes dev. corrosion.

front brake discs dev. corrosion on edges.

front metal brake pipes dev. corrosion in places.

main metal fuel pipes dev. corrosion in places.

slight play/wear in n/s steering idler bush.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 132,232 miles

front and rear discs corroded.

metal fuel pipes developing corrosion in places.

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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L819 XAT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L819 XAT, 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 L819 XAT registered?

L819 XAT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L819 XAT safe to buy?

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