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L946 PHE

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,080 mi
Last recorded137,080 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 PHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 137,080 miles

center rear seatbelt removed

offside rear tyre on limit

play on nearside steering

Fail 1 Jun 2009 137,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

center rear seatbelt removed

offside rear tyre on limit

play on nearside steering

Pass 8 Apr 2008 125,671 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front shock absorbers leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2008 125,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front shock absorbers leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,335 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 104,011 miles

nsf inner trak rod end ball joint slight play

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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L946 PHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L946 PHE, 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 L946 PHE registered?

L946 PHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L946 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L946 PHE shows 6 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.

Does L946 PHE have outstanding finance?

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