MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all underside components very rusty
unable to see brake pads with wheels on
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre rotating the wrong way (4.1.D.1f)
all underside components very rusty
unable to see brake pads with wheels on
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested engine over heating (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced saddle bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
number plates slightly deterioated.
Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L498 VRL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L498 VRL, 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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L498 VRL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1994.
Is L498 VRL safe to buy?
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