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L868 GGM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,007 mi
Last recorded175,007 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 GGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 175,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

body has slight corrosion

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 175,005 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

body has slight corrosion

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 170,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

damage to rear bumper n/s

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 166,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

o/s/f wing insecure at bottom

Pass 22 Oct 2009 161,701 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 161,700 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 157,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Default emissions test done no exact match made with data base C220 5A 202022

Different size tyres front and rear

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres close to wheel arches

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 157,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Front tyres are too small to fit rims

Pass 3 Dec 2007 147,863 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 147,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 147,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2007 147,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 132,503 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 132,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 124,277 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 126,236 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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L868 GGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L868 GGM, 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 L868 GGM registered?

L868 GGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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