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L68 VUF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,396 mi
Last recorded134,396 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2014 134,396 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 126,319 miles

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

bad oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,526 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 115,883 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from diff

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 111,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 103,898 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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L68 VUF 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 100%.

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 L68 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L68 VUF registered?

L68 VUF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L68 VUF safe to buy?

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