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L359 VRK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,840 mi
Last recorded96,840 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2013
Fail 23 Apr 2013

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012
Pass 28 Feb 2011
Fail 24 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010
Pass 4 Mar 2009

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,130 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 95,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007
Pass 28 Feb 2006

Odometer faulty mileage not displayed

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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L359 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L359 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 L359 VRK registered?

L359 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L359 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L359 VRK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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