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L848 RVG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,792 mi
Last recorded107,792 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 RVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,792 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,089 miles

Body rusty.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,013 miles

Nearside Front wing rusty poor condition.

Offside Rear sill poor.

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,351 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills/ arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner and outer rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,687 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,828 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills and some floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 53,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,215 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,559 miles

SRS light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,746 miles

rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,003 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 43,001 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,661 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,473 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front flexie furrels slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,728 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 39,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

front wiper smears slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,779 miles

front wiper smears slightly

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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L848 RVG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L848 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 L848 RVG registered?

L848 RVG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L848 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L848 RVG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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