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M109 LNL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,307 mi
Last recorded164,307 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 LNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 164,307 miles

cannot see front or rear outer pads

cat rattleing

outer sill corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2010 164,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

cannot see front or rear outer pads

cat rattleing

outer sill corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2009 152,539 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 152,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 141,704 miles

front registration plate deterioating

Fail 22 Jan 2008 141,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front registration plate deterioating

Pass 26 Jan 2007 134,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating slightly.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 124,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 124,912 miles

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

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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M109 LNL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 M109 LNL, 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 31 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 M109 LNL registered?

M109 LNL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is M109 LNL safe to buy?

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