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L588 BGV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,327 mi
Last recorded143,327 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 143,327 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 143,327 miles

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

rear fuel pipes have outer surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2011 138,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 131,287 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 122,469 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 122,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 118,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 115,626 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 115,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L588 BGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L588 BGV, 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 L588 BGV registered?

L588 BGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L588 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 BGV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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