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L218 VRK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,496 mi
Last recorded108,496 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 108,160 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,381 miles

slight play in n/side front steering idler arm

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,763 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING BRACKET ON PIPE BADLY RUSTED

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

N/S & O/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST STARTING

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Fail 18 Oct 2007 101,763 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING BRACKET ON PIPE BADLY RUSTED

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

N/S & O/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST STARTING

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,232 miles

REAR SUBFRAME SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION †REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES SIGNS OF SEPERATION †EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILDS INSECURE †REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT SIGNS OF CORROSION †

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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L218 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L218 VRK, 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

How do I check the history of L218 VRK?

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What year was L218 VRK registered?

L218 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L218 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 VRK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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