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L852 DPM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,669 mi
Last recorded161,669 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 DPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 161,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2013 154,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

milage is aprox 61,000 miles less as new speedo fitted as custmer requested

Pass 19 Nov 2013 154,026 miles

milage is aprox 61,000 miles less as new speedo fitted as custmer requested

Fail 13 Nov 2012 91,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 89,316 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,829 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,616 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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L852 DPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L852 DPM, 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 L852 DPM registered?

L852 DPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L852 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L852 DPM shows 12 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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