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L870 MWG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,304 mi
Last recorded172,304 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 MWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 172,304 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

wiper deteriating

Pass 31 Jan 2013 169,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 169,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 165,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 161,312 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion both front inner wing brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2010 156,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 152,241 miles

fuel filler cap deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2009 152,240 miles

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

fuel filler cap deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2007 143,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 130,898 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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L870 MWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L870 MWG, 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 L870 MWG registered?

L870 MWG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L870 MWG safe to buy?

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