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L2 VJA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 VJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 102,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 100,970 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 100,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,538 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 80,706 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 74,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,852 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,646 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,477 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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L2 VJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L2 VJA, 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 L2 VJA registered?

L2 VJA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L2 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 VJA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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