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L945 ORA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,022 mi
Last recorded159,022 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL945 ORA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 159,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 156,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 154,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 154,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 149,803 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 147,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear sub frame anchor areas are corroding but as yet not excesive

Pass 10 Apr 2013 146,045 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2013 146,045 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2012 142,261 miles

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

slight play in off side inner track rod ball joint

Pass 8 Apr 2011 139,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 135,867 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 135,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 132,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 125,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 119,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 116,272 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 116,272 miles

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

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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L945 ORA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L945 ORA, 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 L945 ORA registered?

L945 ORA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L945 ORA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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