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M895 LUL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,005 mi
Last recorded172,005 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 172,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside steering ilder bush worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 172,005 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside steering ilder bush worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 167,935 miles

diesel smell but no visible leaks

Fail 2 Feb 2012 167,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel smell but no visible leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2011 163,707 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 160,145 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 160,145 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 156,011 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 151,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

play in steering box and joints

Pass 3 Jan 2008 151,266 miles

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

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

play in steering box and joints

Pass 11 Dec 2006 148,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 146,306 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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M895 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel 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 M895 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 M895 LUL registered?

M895 LUL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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