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L980 GAX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,124 mi
Last recorded153,124 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 GAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 153,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 153,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 150,543 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 147,132 miles

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

both front flexi hoses starting to split

both front lower suspension ball joint rubbers split

general surface corrosion under vehicle

n/s rear outer sill corroding

oil warning lamp on

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 18 Dec 2008 139,099 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front pads low

nearside rear metal brake pipe has been cleaned up

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Dec 2008 139,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

front pads low

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Dec 2007 131,324 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bonnet pull broken

centre exhaust bracket missing

corrosion starting in n/s outer sill

drivers door check strap broken

front number plate cracked

unable to check condition of brake pads

wear on edges of both rear tyres

Fail 18 Dec 2007 131,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bonnet pull broken

centre exhaust bracket missing

corrosion starting in n/s outer sill

drivers door check strap broken

unable to check condition of brake pads

wear on edges of both rear tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2006 121,827 miles

bonnet cable trigger missing

o/s no plate lamp is dim

slight surface corrosion in n/s outer sill

Pass 22 Dec 2005 112,819 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 112,819 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake fluid level just above minimum level in reservoir

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill

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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L980 GAX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L980 GAX, 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 L980 GAX registered?

L980 GAX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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