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L821 LNF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,606 mi
Last recorded157,606 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 157,606 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 157,606 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position switch end comes off (4.5.3 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 156,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 156,129 miles

Offside Steering link arm has slight play

Rear Diff has slight leak

Pass 11 Aug 2020 155,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 155,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 155,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 153,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 138,323 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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L821 LNF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L821 LNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L821 LNF registered?

L821 LNF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L821 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L821 LNF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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