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L797 RGW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,622 mi
Last recorded137,622 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 RGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 137,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 127,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 105,968 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 101,820 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,820 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 97,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,182 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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L797 RGW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L797 RGW, 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 L797 RGW registered?

L797 RGW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L797 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L797 RGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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