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L404 VOT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,067 mi
Last recorded192,067 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 VOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 192,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 181,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 181,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 167,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 158,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 158,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 148,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 140,160 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 137,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 137,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 May 2006 134,532 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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L404 VOT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L404 VOT, 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 L404 VOT registered?

L404 VOT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L404 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L404 VOT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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