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L831 LNE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

465,039 mi
Last recorded465,039 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 LNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 465,039 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 465,038 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 447,462 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 420,849 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 389,688 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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L831 LNE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L831 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

L831 LNE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L831 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L831 LNE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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