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L268 VLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,037 mi
Last recorded142,037 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 142,037 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 136,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 130,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 130,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 125,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,882 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jul 2008 108,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 102,500 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,346 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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L268 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc 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 L268 VLX, 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 L268 VLX registered?

L268 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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