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M171 LOL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 131,678 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 131,669 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 128,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 125,717 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Nov 2007 125,714 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 121,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 115,830 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 115,830 miles

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

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

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

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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M171 LOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M171 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 M171 LOL registered?

M171 LOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M171 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M171 LOL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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