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L380 AVL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 AVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 123,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 123,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 123,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,842 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight oil leak from oil level sensor

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,522 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear sill corroded

rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 111,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,910 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight

Fail 25 Feb 2019 107,910 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,586 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,572 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,733 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,590 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,442 miles

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

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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L380 AVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L380 AVL, 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 L380 AVL registered?

L380 AVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L380 AVL safe to buy?

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