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M510 LYL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,677 mi
Last recorded78,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM510 LYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,677 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated an offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,954 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,722 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise near side front tyre perishing

advise power steering damper weeping

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,797 miles

Fuel tank cap seal is starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,981 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,938 miles

o/s/f ,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,015 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 40,595 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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M510 LYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M510 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 M510 LYL registered?

M510 LYL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M510 LYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M510 LYL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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