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L973 HYH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 HYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,972 miles

wiper parks in centre of sceen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 115,972 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper parks in centre of sceen.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,971 miles

both rear tyres worn

wiper parks in centre of screen

Fail 5 Jun 2014 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn

wiper parks in centre of screen

Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,255 miles

o/s/floor pan rusty around drain holes

slight wear n/s/frnt steering drop arm

wiper parks in centre of screen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Wiper will not park

Fail 26 Mar 2012 109,255 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Wiper will not park

Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,313 miles

both brake pipes leading to rear hoses rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2009 97,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,061 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,692 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 85,651 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,481 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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L973 HYH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L973 HYH, 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 L973 HYH registered?

L973 HYH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L973 HYH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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