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L990 MWL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,140 mi
Last recorded147,140 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2013 147,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 145,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaks.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 143,898 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded at union

Pass 23 Mar 2010 141,603 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

steering drag link joints worn - recommend replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2009 136,365 miles

heavy oil leak

nearside steering drag link joint worn

offside track rod end worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 131,104 miles

front brake pads wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

freeplay in both front wheel bearings

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,465 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 MWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MWL, 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 L990 MWL registered?

L990 MWL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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