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L87 OWA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

183,260 mi
Last recorded183,260 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 OWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 183,260 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2017 179,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion behind fuel tank filling pipe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 177,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 168,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 153,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 140,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 127,186 miles

Front disc corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 109,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 102,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,124 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 91,079 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,380 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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L87 OWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L87 OWA, 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 L87 OWA registered?

L87 OWA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L87 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L87 OWA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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