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L284 VLX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

130,855 mi
Last recorded130,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2006 130,855 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

oil leak from diff area

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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L284 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L284 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L284 VLX registered?

L284 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L284 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L284 VLX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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