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M880 LUL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,397 mi
Last recorded116,397 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,397 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 19 Jul 2018 116,391 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2017 113,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 113,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,314 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 109,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,908 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,520 miles

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

o/s front indecater lens missing

Fail 16 Jul 2013 99,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s front indecater lens missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,583 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,254 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 92,254 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 85,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 82,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 72,493 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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M880 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 M880 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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M880 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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