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L529 XVC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 XVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 114,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to n/s outer sill

lower part of radiator on o/s not in mount

Fail 20 Jan 2020 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

damage to n/s outer sill

lower part of radiator on o/s not in mount

Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,666 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,326 miles

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,977 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,977 miles

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,649 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s outersill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,846 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.0 mm on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,715 miles

o/s/f bumper slightly insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,864 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,844 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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L529 XVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 L529 XVC, 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 L529 XVC registered?

L529 XVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L529 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L529 XVC 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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