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L859 WVC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,264 mi
Last recorded143,264 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 143,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting to brake pipes †slight play in front offside/nearside bottom ball joints †slight wear in steering idler/steering joints †noise from rear nearside shock absorber †middle exhaust baffles insecure †

Pass 3 Jan 2006 125,129 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes †slight wear in front offside/nearside bottom ball joints

Fail 3 Jan 2006 125,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes †slight wear in front offside/nearside bottom ball joints

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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L859 WVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L859 WVC, 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 L859 WVC registered?

L859 WVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L859 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L859 WVC shows 3 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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