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L976 HUC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,989 mi
Last recorded129,989 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 HUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,989 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills, both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,024 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wing corroded

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,860 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very outer edge, almost smooth on very inner - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded and slightly insecure rear lower corner - no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm forward bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 5-6mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear and both front brake hoses starting to stress crack

both rear lower arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

engine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

in-car headlight adjusters not working

Fail 4 Sep 2018 127,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket off of gearbox corroded and broken - can be welded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure n/s mounting rubber on rear silencer split, o/s heavily deteriorated and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very outer edge, almost smooth on very inner - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded and slightly insecure rear lower corner - no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm forward bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 5-6mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear and both front brake hoses starting to stress crack

both rear lower arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

engine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

in-car headlight adjusters not working

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,648 miles

Brake hoses slightly perished

Front wings have slight suface rust

Underside heavily undersealed in places

Fail 9 Sep 2017 126,636 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 119,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,639 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,137 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,970 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,842 miles

Corrosion forming on brake hose ferule ends.

Corrosion forming on steel fuel pipes.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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L976 HUC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L976 HUC, 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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L976 HUC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 1994.

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