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L378 RGX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 RGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,169 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 76,758 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 May 2013 74,443 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 72,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2011 68,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,237 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,310 miles

Front number plate fading.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,717 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 52,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2006 47,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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L378 RGX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L378 RGX, 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 L378 RGX registered?

L378 RGX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L378 RGX safe to buy?

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