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L987 WBY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 WBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 125,707 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

possible abs and srs intermittent fault

Fail 9 Nov 2013 125,707 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

possible abs and srs intermittent fault

Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 125,222 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 124,318 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

srs lamp indicates a fault

Fail 25 Oct 2011 124,318 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

srs lamp indicates a fault

Pass 8 Sep 2010 122,706 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 111,160 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 105,643 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,976 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,532 miles

suspension arm bushes front & rear perishing & rear brake discs in poor condition

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 WBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 L987 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

L987 WBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 1994.

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