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L957 PNN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,892 mi
Last recorded86,892 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 PNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,892 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,892 miles

General corrosion on body/suspension

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Fail 21 Sep 2022 86,892 miles

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

General corrosion on body/suspension

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,621 miles

General corrosion on body/suspension

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 86,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on body/suspension

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak rad top. ()

Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some general corrosion with age. some bushes deterioration.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,637 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle a little notchy and worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 82,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle a little notchy and worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner of bumper insecure. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 81,122 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner of bumper insecure. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in general. greased. (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion with age.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in general (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in general. At ends in arches. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,877 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,877 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded general corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,877 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in general, at ends of pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,512 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,498 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,498 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,288 miles

Offside parking brake lazy

Offside rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside parking brake lazy

Offside rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,191 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,397 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,397 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,516 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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L957 PNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L957 PNN, 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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L957 PNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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