CarVerify

Free Car Check

L343 GDV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2155cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,280 miles

Oil leak

winter tyre fitted to nsf

Fail 12 Apr 2012 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

winter tyre fitted to nsf

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,866 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,846 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 58,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L343 GDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L343 GDV, 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

How do I check the history of L343 GDV?

You can check the full history of L343 GDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L343 GDV registered?

L343 GDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L343 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L343 GDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L343 GDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L343 GDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.