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L455 VRK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,815 mi
Last recorded91,815 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 91,815 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

bodywork has dent

Fail 20 Oct 2007 91,815 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

bodywork has dent

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,514 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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L455 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L455 VRK, 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 L455 VRK registered?

L455 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L455 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L455 VRK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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