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L386 VMW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,148 mi
Last recorded145,148 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 VMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 145,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 143,791 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 143,790 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 142,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 137,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 136,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 134,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012
Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,663 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 99,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,680 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 93,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 89,135 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,879 miles

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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L386 VMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L386 VMW, 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

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What year was L386 VMW registered?

L386 VMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L386 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L386 VMW shows 18 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.

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