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L870 XLE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

305,326 mi
Last recorded305,326 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 XLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 305,326 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 304,654 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside and nearside inner track rod end joints have some wear

Fail 11 May 2016 304,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside inner track rod end joints have some wear

Pass 12 May 2015 304,333 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 4 Mar 2014 294,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 264,522 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 238,997 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 215,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 189,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 160,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 139,600 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 134,223 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 134,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 124,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 124,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

advise tracking needs checking!

low readings from nearside parking brake.

offside rear outer position lamp not working!

slight movement in nearside steering idler.

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 XLE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

L870 XLE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L870 XLE safe to buy?

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