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L932 AYS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,277 mi
Last recorded173,277 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL932 AYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 173,277 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

hand brake making pass needs attention

Pass 15 Aug 2015 170,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 166,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 161,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 151,850 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 158,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 156,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 156,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 155,188 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 155,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 151,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 146,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 146,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 142,867 miles

n/s/f tyre is just above the legal limit of 1'6 mm on the outside edges

o/f/s rear tyre sidewall is starting to show signs of craking

Fail 8 Jun 2006 142,867 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre is just above the legal limit of 1'6 mm on the outside edges

o/f/s rear tyre sidewall is starting to show signs of craking

Pass 16 Jun 2005 137,878 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 137,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L932 AYS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L932 AYS, 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 L932 AYS registered?

L932 AYS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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