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994 VRL

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration994 VRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 113,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,467 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,185 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,635 miles

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))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,633 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,207 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,573 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 95,573 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,615 miles

slight deterioration in rear number plate

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,407 miles

slight deterioration in rear registration plate.

small stone chip mark in windscreen.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,841 miles

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,407 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 80,407 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,137 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,316 miles

various small stone chips outside zone A

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,723 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 56,723 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 48,586 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 41,392 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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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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What year was 994 VRL registered?

994 VRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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The MOT history for 994 VRL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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