MOT Status
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114,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
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))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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L228 VBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L228 VBY, 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 L228 VBY registered?
L228 VBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L228 VBY safe to buy?
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