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L445 VLH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,894 mi
Last recorded116,894 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL445 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 116,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2024 116,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 116,792 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 116,792 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,514 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 May 2020 116,458 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 116,452 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,762 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 10,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 97,780 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 93,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,825 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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L445 VLH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L445 VLH, 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 L445 VLH registered?

L445 VLH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L445 VLH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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