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L675 VBD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL675 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 69,226 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,202 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 69,202 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 69,202 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross member pipe popped on brake test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,892 miles

Oil leak

offside rear ligth inoperative

wear on discs

Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside rear ligth inoperative

wear on discs

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,153 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,153 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,135 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 60,363 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 60,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L675 VBD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L675 VBD, 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 L675 VBD registered?

L675 VBD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L675 VBD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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