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L152 RVF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,041 mi
Last recorded128,041 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 RVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,041 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 128,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside sill corroding not excessive

Offside Front sill corroded not within 30cm of any load bearing component

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside sill corroding not excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded not within 30cm of any load bearing component

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,977 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion doors and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 114,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion doors and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,381 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills starting to corrode

centre/ rear exhaust bracket missing

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

various body/ chassis corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,173 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre/rear exhaust bracket corroded away

front tyres different size to rears

nsr tyre wearing + cuts in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,173 miles

Oil leak

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

centre/rear exhaust bracket corroded away

front tyres different size to rears

nsr tyre wearing + cuts in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,997 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,333 miles

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

front brake disc's worn and lipped

front tyre sizes are different to rear

rear brake disc's worn and scored

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 56,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 55,473 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L152 RVF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L152 RVF, 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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L152 RVF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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