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L907 MHH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

196,763 mi
Last recorded196,763 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL907 MHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 196,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 196,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 185,540 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack and perish

both registration plates poor

nearside front t.c.a rear bush starting to split and perish

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside front t.c.a rear bush starting to split and perish

Pass 8 Oct 2010 174,876 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

front number plate abit poor

rear brake discs slight brake judder

Fail 5 Oct 2010 174,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

front number plate abit poor

rear brake discs slight brake judder

Pass 2 Dec 2009 164,450 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6-2mm

offside front tyre 2-3mm

Fail 25 Nov 2009 164,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside front tyre 1.6-2mm

offside front tyre 2-3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2008 151,889 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

slight wear n/s/f anti roll end bush

Fail 25 Nov 2008 151,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

slight wear n/s/f anti roll end bush

Pass 9 Feb 2008 147,020 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 146,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate has slightly distorted figures but they are readable at prescribed distance

Pass 8 Feb 2007 133,062 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 133,062 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

heater plug warning/glow time indicator flashing on dash occasionally

Pass 24 Jan 2006 115,404 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 115,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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L907 MHH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L907 MHH, 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 L907 MHH registered?

L907 MHH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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