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L987 EOL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,414 mi
Last recorded192,414 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 192,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 191,898 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 191,898 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 191,891 miles

Exhaust heatsheilds loose

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 190,502 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

EXHAUST HEAT COVERS LOOSE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORROADED

Fail 9 Apr 2013 190,502 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

EXHAUST HEAT COVERS LOOSE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORROADED

Pass 11 Oct 2011 190,502 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield starting to deteriate.

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 190,502 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front exhaust heat shield starting to deteriate.

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 118,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 112,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 111,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 111,438 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres near to limits.

o/s front lower ball joint has slight play.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,634 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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L987 EOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L987 EOL, 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 L987 EOL registered?

L987 EOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L987 EOL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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