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L959 OVO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,615 mi
Last recorded130,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 OVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 130,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 125,428 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 119,348 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 119,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 113,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 108,254 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 108,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 102,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 97,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006

all tyres getting close to legal limit.

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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L959 OVO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L959 OVO, 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 L959 OVO registered?

L959 OVO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L959 OVO safe to buy?

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