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A24 LLN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291,689 mi
Last recorded291,689 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2015 291,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 291,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 291,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 267,157 miles

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

Oil leaks underside of car

Slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2010 244,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen outside the swept areas

slight play in steering idler bushes

Fail 21 Nov 2009 219,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2009 219,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2008 196,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2008 196,058 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 192,384 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2006 187,674 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

o/s & n/s front tyres scrubbing on edges

o/s & n/s rear tyres scrubbing on edges

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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A24 LLN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol 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 A24 LLN, 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 A24 LLN registered?

A24 LLN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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