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M851 LUL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,471 mi
Last recorded142,471 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 142,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 142,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,905 miles

Both Rear Shocks Corroded

Front Reg Plate Small Cracks

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel Trim Missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator Lens Missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 139,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle And Inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both Rear Shocks Corroded

Front Reg Plate Small Cracks

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator Lens Missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,904 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 138,904 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 135,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 153,147 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 131,949 miles

n/s/f inner tie rod

o/s/f upper arm - slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,811 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

play on both front inner tie rods

Fail 1 Oct 2016 129,811 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

play on both front inner tie rods

Pass 24 Oct 2015 127,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 124,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen wipers switch faulty

Fail 25 Oct 2014 124,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen wipers switch faulty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 120,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 120,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,983 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/ mirror insecure

srs warning lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 111,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 108,043 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 104,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 101,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,939 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 97,612 miles

Offside Rear 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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M851 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M851 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 M851 LUL registered?

M851 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M851 LUL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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