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L947 LCW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,804 mi
Last recorded135,804 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,804 miles

corrosion to underbody prescribed areas not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to visible brake pipes but not considered excessive at time of test

damage to offside lower windscreen not materially affecting view to the front

Fail 1 Nov 2016 135,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to underbody prescribed areas not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to visible brake pipes but not considered excessive at time of test

damage to offside lower windscreen not materially affecting view to the front

Pass 16 Nov 2015 116,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust rear tailpipe missing

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,158 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,622 miles

Advise that front brake pads are wearing low

Fail 21 Sep 2010 104,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,542 miles

Advise that there is slight play in the n/s/f steering arm.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,958 miles

minor play detected in n/s steering arm

Pass 7 Aug 2007 92,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 88,844 miles

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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L947 LCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L947 LCW, 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 L947 LCW registered?

L947 LCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L947 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L947 LCW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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