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L969 WBY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 WBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 72,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,412 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,412 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 72,412 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,412 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,413 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked around outer wall. offside front tyre cracked inner and outer walls, offside rear tyre cracked outer wall.

offside front indicator lamp condensation on inner lamp.

oil leak

wiper the blade is insecure at the top end.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

co emmissions very eratic.

nearside front tyre cracked around outer wall. offside front tyre cracked inner and outer walls, offside rear tyre cracked outer wall.

offside front indicator lamp condensation on inner lamp.

oil leak

srs lights on for a while then goes off.

wiper the blade is insecure at the top end.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 69,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,730 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,730 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 65,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 65,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2008 64,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 62,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 61,153 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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L969 WBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L969 WBY, 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 L969 WBY registered?

L969 WBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 1994.

Is L969 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L969 WBY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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