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L783 VFL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,072 mi
Last recorded76,072 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 76,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 76,072 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner adge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,721 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,864 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,626 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 49,989 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,739 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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L783 VFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 L783 VFL, 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 L783 VFL registered?

L783 VFL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L783 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L783 VFL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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