MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
inner sills rusty
outer sills rusty
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside front indicator lens missing
number plate letters and digits two tone but look predominantly black
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both number plates letters and digits two tone but look predomantly black from 20mtr
corrosion in a number of places
nearside front indictor lens missing
play in nearside steering idler
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
both number plates two tone but appear black from 20mtr
centre exhaust bracket missing
corrosion in a number off places at rear of vehicle
nearside front indicator glass missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L869 SGW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 L869 SGW, 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 L869 SGW registered?
L869 SGW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1994.
Is L869 SGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L869 SGW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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