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L737 VGT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,735 mi
Last recorded177,735 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL737 VGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 177,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 177,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 175,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 172,571 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 170,509 miles

offside shock absorber leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 167,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 164,052 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 164,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 160,809 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2012 160,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 156,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 153,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 149,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 144,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 141,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 138,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 136,069 miles

wear to front brake discs (front brake pads wearing low), seepage from offside front shock absorber, nearside front tyre wearing on edges (close to legal limit)

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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L737 VGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L737 VGT, 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 L737 VGT registered?

L737 VGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L737 VGT safe to buy?

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