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L864 RMX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,487 mi
Last recorded147,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL864 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 147,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,044 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall and nail in tread

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

Offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2016 143,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall and nail in tread

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

Offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,756 miles

Deep split in tread offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 137,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Deep split in tread offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 132,646 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Movement nearside rear suspension bush

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

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Poor beam pattern definition both headlamps

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

Rear fuel line slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 127,837 miles

Brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads worn

Rear diferential leaking

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 127,837 miles

Brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads worn

Rear diferential leaking

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,430 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 121,430 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 114,677 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 114,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 108,438 miles

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

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

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

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

slight lift in nearside drop arm

Fail 22 Feb 2010 108,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight lift in nearside drop arm

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,505 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 99,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 91,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,328 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 85,328 miles

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

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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L864 RMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 L864 RMX, 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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L864 RMX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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