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L299 VRK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,977 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,398 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,681 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 68,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,113 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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L299 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L299 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.

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What year was L299 VRK registered?

L299 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L299 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L299 VRK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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