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L350 YVL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,957 mi
Last recorded130,957 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL350 YVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mountain areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 130,955 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both offside and nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mountain areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

sills chassis and wheel arches rusting

slight play in nearside rack joint

Fail 13 Sep 2017 127,495 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

sills chassis and wheel arches rusting

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,845 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 123,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,584 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 119,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 111,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 107,718 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blade worn

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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L350 YVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L350 YVL, 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 L350 YVL registered?

L350 YVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L350 YVL safe to buy?

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