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L840 RDT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,191 mi
Last recorded149,191 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 RDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,191 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 149,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 147,734 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 147,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,310 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 145,317 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 143,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 141,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 139,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 134,002 miles

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

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

front tyres 185/6515 rear tyres 195/6515

n\s front tyre s\hand fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2008 133,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres 185/6515 rear tyres 195/6515

Pass 30 Jan 2007 129,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 124,373 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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L840 RDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L840 RDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L840 RDT?

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What year was L840 RDT registered?

L840 RDT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L840 RDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L840 RDT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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