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M170 LOL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,245 mi
Last recorded134,245 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 131,211 miles

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 17 Feb 2011 123,987 miles

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

both front wings slight corrosion

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2010 118,803 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

n/s front tyre incorrect rotation

Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,803 miles

n/s front tyre incorrect rotation

Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 104,597 miles

slight lift in n/s s/idler

Fail 18 Feb 2008 104,577 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight lift in n/s s/idler

Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,321 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 100,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front s/idler very slight lift rear propshaft doughnut bolt missing pads 70/ worn n/s front tyre sidwall damage not to cords

Pass 13 Feb 2006 94,774 miles

advise front brake pads 80/ worn/slight lift in n/s/front steering idler not excesive

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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M170 LOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M170 LOL, 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 M170 LOL registered?

M170 LOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M170 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M170 LOL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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