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L698 HVR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,912 mi
Last recorded126,912 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 126,912 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 126,909 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 126,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE CREAKING SOUND FROM O/S FRONT SUSPENSION

GENERAL CORROSSION TO UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

WEAR TO RH FRONT LOWER SHOCKABSORBER BUSH

Pass 4 Dec 2006 121,604 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 121,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension components under body corroded

front brake discs worn

front bumper loose

fuel pipes under body corroded

nearside reverse light inop

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak on engine

power steering pipes corroded

transmission pipes to radiator corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2005 117,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 117,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise 1 wipers switching on when indicators switched. 2 righthand washer jet adjust. 3 resecure front bumper bar. 4 coolant leak.

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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L698 HVR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L698 HVR, 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 L698 HVR registered?

L698 HVR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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