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L705 VDU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 VDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,698 miles

offside rear brake disc badly corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,255 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,521 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,587 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 106,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,252 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front steering arm knuckle

Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,660 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 94,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 87,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 77,820 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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L705 VDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L705 VDU, 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 L705 VDU registered?

L705 VDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L705 VDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L705 VDU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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