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L723 VGO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL723 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 116,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brakes slightly binding

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 116,858 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brakes slightly binding

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 116,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2009 116,376 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 115,883 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 115,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 115,094 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2007 115,094 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 113,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 113,334 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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L723 VGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L723 VGO, 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 L723 VGO registered?

L723 VGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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