MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ALL bushes on car are slightly deteriated
ALL tyres cracked
Catalyst cover slightly loose
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
car generally has corrosion ALL around on arches + wings etc
front grill damaged
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracked
both sides suspension has slight play
exhaust cat cover loose
genral all body work rusty ++ corroded
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracked
both sides suspension has slight play
exhaust cat cover loose
genral all body work rusty ++ corroded
ALL TYRES have cracks in tread
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ALL TYRES have cracks in tread
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f steering has little play
n/s/f tyre has cut in tread
n/s/f tyre worn on edghe
n/s/r tyre has cracked on wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all rear cv boots detorieated
n/s/f++n/s/r tyre damaged on wall
n/s/r tyre has cracks ontread
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all rear cv boots detorieated
n/s/f++n/s/r tyre damaged on wall
n/s/r tyre has cracks ontread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
o/s/f head lamp has pabble chip
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
o/s/f head lamp has pabble chip
front number plate can be miss read due to fadeness
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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L837 RCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 L837 RCT, 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 L837 RCT registered?
L837 RCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 1994.
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