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L952 HYH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,216 mi
Last recorded95,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 HYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 95,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,749 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,469 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,523 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,931 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 60,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light is on

front brake pads and discs are very worn

n/s front tyre is worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,642 miles

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

air bag light is on

Pass 28 May 2010 56,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 56,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2009 53,535 miles

air bag light is on

exhaust heat sheild is loose

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,315 miles

all four tyres are very cracked on sidewalls and tread

Pass 21 May 2007 49,241 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 31 May 2006 47,059 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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L952 HYH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This 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 L952 HYH, 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 L952 HYH registered?

L952 HYH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L952 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L952 HYH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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