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L481 VRK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,072 mi
Last recorded109,072 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,072 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 109,072 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,692 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rust on rear discs

Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,123 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inside

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Nov 2009 94,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inside

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 11 Oct 2008 92,198 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 90,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,129 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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L481 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L481 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 L481 VRK registered?

L481 VRK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L481 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L481 VRK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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