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M506 LYL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM506 LYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,463 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 97,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,308 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,308 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,997 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,830 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,657 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,107 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 86,107 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 86,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 82,110 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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M506 LYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M506 LYL, 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 M506 LYL registered?

M506 LYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M506 LYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M506 LYL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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