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L554 XVC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,471 mi
Last recorded148,471 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 XVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 148,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2009 148,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2008 144,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 136,964 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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L554 XVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L554 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 L554 XVC registered?

L554 XVC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L554 XVC safe to buy?

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