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L957 GND

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,963 mi
Last recorded151,963 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 GND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,963 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 150,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 149,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 148,379 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 146,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 145,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 143,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 140,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 138,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 134,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 131,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 128,144 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 124,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 120,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 115,130 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on sidewall also slight damage to sidewall.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 115,130 miles

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

N/S/R Tyres starting to crack on sidewall also slight damage to sidewall

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 110,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 110,929 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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L957 GND is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L957 GND, 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 L957 GND registered?

L957 GND is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L957 GND shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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