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L699 VTP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 VTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 114,701 miles

O/s/f indicator lens broken,no sharp edges

O/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 114,701 miles

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

O/s/f indicator lens broken,no sharp edges

O/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,113 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 108,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 105,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 105,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust heat shields poor condition

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2005 100,210 miles

Front pads getting low

Fail 9 Nov 2005 100,210 miles

Front pads getting low

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L699 VTP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L699 VTP, 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 L699 VTP registered?

L699 VTP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L699 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L699 VTP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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