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L829 OWR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 96,594 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,644 miles

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

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Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,660 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 78,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 78,946 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,980 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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L829 OWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L829 OWR, 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 L829 OWR registered?

L829 OWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L829 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L829 OWR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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