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L891 YPM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 YPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box has a slight leak

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,406 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering box has a slight leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,080 miles

slight engine oil leak...... very slight power steering leak....n/s/f door mirror glass cloudy

Pass 10 Aug 2018 108,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,712 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,841 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 99,832 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,923 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,281 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 90,811 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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L891 YPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L891 YPM, 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 L891 YPM registered?

L891 YPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L891 YPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L891 YPM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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