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L536 XVC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL536 XVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 164,102 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 163,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 163,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 162,481 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 162,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 161,358 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 159,381 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 159,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 157,559 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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L536 XVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L536 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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How do I check the history of L536 XVC?

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What year was L536 XVC registered?

L536 XVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L536 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L536 XVC shows 9 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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