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L831 GOH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,246 mi
Last recorded148,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 GOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 148,246 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 148,220 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 148,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped dash srs light staying on

Pass 11 Jan 2010 143,411 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 136,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2008 132,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 132,083 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 120,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 106,393 miles

move ment in nearside steering idler just acceptable

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

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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L831 GOH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L831 GOH, 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 L831 GOH registered?

L831 GOH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L831 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L831 GOH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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