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L921 NEO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL921 NEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 144,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lamp lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded but surface corrosion only (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 144,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lamp lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded but surface corrosion only (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,653 miles

Centre To Rear Exhaust Clamp Heavily Corroded But Still Secure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 143,186 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,962 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 141,962 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,110 miles

engine damp

underside rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2021 139,093 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advanced corrosion all under side of vehicle.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,173 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,334 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs worn

front no plate condition poor

o/s door mirror condition poor

Fail 4 Jul 2013 134,334 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs worn

front no plate condition poor

o/s door mirror condition poor

Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 127,160 miles

advise crrosion n/s o/s flooring

o/s door mirror faded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 121,596 miles

o/s mirror faded

rear suspension bushs perished

Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,124 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 111,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 105,657 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2006 98,693 miles

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

advise rear suspension bushs perished

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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L921 NEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L921 NEO, 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 L921 NEO registered?

L921 NEO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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