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L962 EFX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 134,200 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both rear dropsills

Corosion to fuel pipes

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 132,765 miles

centre fuel pipe to tank corroded

signs of corrosion both sides sills

Fail 2 Jul 2012 132,754 miles

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

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

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

centre fuel pipe to tank corroded

signs of corrosion both sides sills

Fail 27 May 2011 130,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 130,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 127,684 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 127,684 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2009 127,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 125,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2007 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2007 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2006 119,352 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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L962 EFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L962 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L962 EFX registered?

L962 EFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L962 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L962 EFX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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