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L845 RVG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL845 RVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,241 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod ball joint slight play plus next joint slight play. (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower part of wing corroded, were it is fixed to outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing inner locating pin has slight play. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 26 Jun 2017 101,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted Flexible to caliper twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Side repeater broken and showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Major fuel leak ,(fuel dripping), from pipe above fuel pump and filter assembly. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod ball joint slight play plus next joint slight play. (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower part of wing corroded, were it is fixed to outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing inner locating pin has slight play. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,936 miles

all brake flexi hoses starting to split

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/r shock rusty

oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag insecure

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/r shock rusty

oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,146 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

prop shaft rear coupling rubber cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,045 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,069 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension rusty/flakey

rear suspension dry/rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2011 80,904 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension rusty/flakey

rear suspension dry/rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,276 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,120 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,907 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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L845 RVG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L845 RVG, 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 L845 RVG registered?

L845 RVG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L845 RVG safe to buy?

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