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L880 GUK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 GUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 69,236 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 67,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,610 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 67,610 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,001 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,411 miles

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,548 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM LEGAL LIMIT 1.6 MM

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,834 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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L880 GUK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L880 GUK, 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 L880 GUK registered?

L880 GUK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L880 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L880 GUK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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