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L848 TPO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,980 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn

metal brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,874 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn

metal brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s mirror glass damaged

rear brake discs and pads very heavly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded (near ABS pump)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear inner brake pads worn

Rear of the nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,456 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,674 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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L848 TPO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L848 TPO, 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 L848 TPO registered?

L848 TPO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L848 TPO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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