MOT Status
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113,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Small stone chips in windscreen
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Various small stone chips in windscreen
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight deterioration in rear number plate
small stone chip in windscreen
slight deterioration in rear registration plate.
small stone chip mark in windscreen.
various small stone chips in windscreen.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
small stone chips in front windscreen
various small stone chips outside zone A
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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994 VRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 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 994 VRL, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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994 VRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 1998.
Is 994 VRL safe to buy?
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