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L990 HRD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,510 mi
Last recorded79,510 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,934 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,727 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,836 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 76,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,336 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,496 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,722 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,226 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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L990 HRD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L990 HRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L990 HRD?

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What year was L990 HRD registered?

L990 HRD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L990 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 HRD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L990 HRD have outstanding finance?

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