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M519 LYV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM519 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,957 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,136 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering merchanism

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,753 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 93,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,436 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 84,443 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 82,487 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,557 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 75,451 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 71,996 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
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M519 LYV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M519 LYV, 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 M519 LYV registered?

M519 LYV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M519 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M519 LYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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