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L288 VRK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,933 mi
Last recorded124,933 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,933 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,536 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 112,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 111,373 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,755 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 103,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,290 miles

ADVISE TYRE ARE PIRELLI 185/65/15 88V

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 89,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,372 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 80,405 miles

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

advise slight play in near side and off side fron t steering on halt lock

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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L288 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L288 VRK, 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 L288 VRK registered?

L288 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1994.

Is L288 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 VRK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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