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YLF 28

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,510 mi
Last recorded83,510 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLF 28
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,674 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,266 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,607 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,606 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 67,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,793 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 63,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 58,960 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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YLF 28 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLF 28, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLF 28 registered?

YLF 28 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is YLF 28 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLF 28 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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