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L920 PSF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,874 mi
Last recorded232,874 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 PSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 232,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 224,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 224,860 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 209,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 199,934 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 199,934 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 173,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 173,077 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 1 Mar 2006 143,479 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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L920 PSF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L920 PSF, 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 L920 PSF registered?

L920 PSF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L920 PSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L920 PSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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