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L252 VFL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,174 mi
Last recorded128,174 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front sills corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 128,172 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front of both outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,923 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 126,923 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 122,416 miles

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

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

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,900 miles

corrosion on outer sills / all tyres perrishing x front tyres wearing on edges / rear diff leak

front flexi hoses perrishing / corrosion on front brake pipes / slight weep on front shocks

slight play in bottom ball joints / corrosion on rear springs /

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,977 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM / SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F TYRE EDGE / SLIGHT WEAP ON FRONT SHOCKS

OUTER SILLS / REAR DIFF LEAK / TYRES PERRISHING / SLIGHT CORROSIONON FRONT BRAKE PIPES

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BALL JOINTS

Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,784 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BALL JOINTS/ REAR PADS LOW / SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR DIFF

Pass 9 Dec 2013 115,401 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 115,401 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 109,773 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 107,035 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 104,322 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 104,322 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 101,192 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 98,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,045 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 91,672 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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L252 VFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L252 VFL, 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 L252 VFL registered?

L252 VFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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