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L956 GCK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,466 mi
Last recorded147,466 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 GCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 147,466 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2021 147,464 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESS FUMES AND SMOKE AND AT 5.00% NEW CATALIST NEEDED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 146,676 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 146,672 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 145,566 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 145,564 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low and cracked both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 144,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s/f inner steering rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 142,964 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 142,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 141,454 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 22 May 2015 139,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 139,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 138,617 miles

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

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

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

advance corrision nsr outer sill

Pass 25 May 2013 137,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 135,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 132,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 130,843 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 129,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 127,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 125,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 123,137 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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L956 GCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L956 GCK, 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 L956 GCK registered?

L956 GCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L956 GCK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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