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L24 VUF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

235,635 mi
Last recorded235,635 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 235,635 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroding,

rear suspension arms corroding.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 235,623 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroding,

rear suspension arms corroding.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 225,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering,wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 213,831 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering joints,chassis members corroded,brake ferrules+pipes corroding,anti roll bar bushes wearing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 201,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering joints,slight play in anti roll bar bushes,brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 186,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 186,823 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 171,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 15,759 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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L24 VUF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L24 VUF, 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

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What year was L24 VUF registered?

L24 VUF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L24 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L24 VUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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