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M802 LUL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,228 mi
Last recorded144,228 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM802 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 144,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 144,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 136,456 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 136,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2012 127,309 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 127,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 97,450 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 97,450 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 91,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 85,179 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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M802 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M802 LUL, 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 M802 LUL registered?

M802 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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