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ExpiredMileage
145,437 miAbove average mileage for this year
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boot floor corroded and small hole at nearside
corrosion to underside in various places
evidence of front brake binding slightly at nearside
slight play in steering idler at nearside
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
boot floor corroded and small hole at nearside
corrosion to underside in various places
evidence of front brake binding slightly at nearside
parking brake requires adjustment
slight play in steering idler at nearside
both front outer wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges.
exhaust system corroded at rear, not holed.
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.
ferrules corroded on rear fexible brake hoses.
fuel pipes corroded underside at rear, not leaking.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front outer wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges.
exhaust system corroded at rear, not holed.
extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.
ferrules corroded on rear fexible brake hoses.
fuel pipes corroded underside at rear, not leaking.
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded at centre and rear, not holed.
metal fuel pipes corroded at rear, not leaking.
rear shock absorber casings corroded, no oil leaks.
surface corrosion on floor and chassis various places at front and rear.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
extensive surface corrosion on floor/chassis and suspension front and rear.
ferrules corroded on rear brake hoses.
floor corroded at offside along sill panel next to gromet holes
washer bottle leaking.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Handbrake requires adjustment
Shock absorbers badly corroded
Handbrake requires adjustment
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Shock absorbers badly corroded
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion to chassis in various places at front and rear
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in steering idler
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on floor around grommets along sill edge
offside front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit
slight run out on front brake discs
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L940 HEN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L940 HEN, 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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L940 HEN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1994.
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