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L973 RHJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,172 mi
Last recorded183,172 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2012 183,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 178,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 170,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 166,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 165,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 157,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 152,390 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 148,242 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 RHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L973 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

L973 RHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L973 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L973 RHJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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