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L85 AAG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 AAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,991 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,238 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,625 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 104,029 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 99,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,683 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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L85 AAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L85 AAG, 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 L85 AAG registered?

L85 AAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L85 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L85 AAG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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