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M824 LNL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM824 LNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,217 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 70,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 68,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 66,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,916 miles

O/side front wheel bearing has slight play.

O/side rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 62,505 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limmit

Pass 10 May 2013 60,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 59,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 58,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 57,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2009 56,815 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 53,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 50,321 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 47,869 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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M824 LNL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M824 LNL, 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 M824 LNL registered?

M824 LNL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is M824 LNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M824 LNL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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